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Photos. Quentin Bigot, two decades of throwing a hammer in a cage

Photos. Quentin Bigot, two decades of throwing a hammer in a cage

  • The first medal, that of UNSS world vice-champion in Qatar. Photo Pierre Heckler
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  • French number 1 in juniors, he beats the Lorraine record in his category. Photo RL
  • And a first place as world finalist at the World Junior Championships in Edmonton.
  • Photo Pascal Brocard
  • The time of Amnéville, where he poses with Bruno Boccalatte, Jérôme Bortoluzzi and Raphaël Piolanti. Photo Maury Golini
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  • At 19, he was European junior champion with a throw of 78.45 m, in Tallinn in July 2011.
  • Unmissable meeting in Forbach. Photo Philippe Riedinger
  • June 7, 2012 in Dezavelle, before the London Olympics. Photo Karim Siari
  • 2013 in the Forbach cage. Photo Philippe Riedinger
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  • Suspended, he is no longer allowed to throw in competition. Photo Anthony Picore
  • He is preparing to resume in 2016. Photo Anthony Picore
  • The recovery, a new life opens up to him. Photo Anthony Picore
  • He is preparing for the World Championships. Photo Olivier Toussaint
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  • Ten days after his fourth-place finish at the 2017 World Championships, Quentin Bigot returned to his daily routine. Photo by Pascal Brocard
  • With Pierre-Jean Vazel, the coach and friend. Photo Gilles Wirtz
  • Photo Maury Golini
  • Quentin Bigot inaugurates an indoor throwing area at the Metz Athletics Hall. Photo by Gilles Wirtz
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  • Before the 2019 World Championships in Qatar. Photo Maury Golini
  • World silver medal in Doha!
  • Quentin Bigot poses for a souvenir photo with all his supporters at Metz station. Photo RL
  • Training resumes. Photo Karim Siari
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  • A hammer cage is born a few hundred meters from the Ring. Photo Pascal Brocard
  • In his new weight room in Vitry-sur-Orne. Photo Maury Golini
  • Quentin Bigot clears 80 meters for the first time in official competition at the Schlossberg stadium. Photo: Gilles Wirtz
  • With students from the primary school in Ay-sur-Moselle. Photo Miguel Antunes
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  • 2024, his last chance for the Games. Photo Miguel Antunes
  • Quentin Bigot in his shirt, ready for his new life. Photo by Gilles Wirtz

Officially retired this Thursday, Quentin Bigot from Moselle has lived through two emotionally charged decades. A look back in pictures at a career unlike any other.

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