Adolphe is the seventh athlete to join the LVMH family for Paris 2024, alongside Léon Marchand, Mélanie de Jesus dos Santos, Enzo Lefort, Pauline Déroulède, Marie Patouillet and Antoine Dupont (Photo: Louis Vuitton)
It is the year of the Olympics, and the buzz surrounding the sporting event is reaching fever pitch. Adding to the fervour is the recent news of Timothée Adolphe, the celebrated French Paralympian, being appointed the newest House Ambassador and Artisan of All Victories for Louis Vuitton, as part of the collaboration between LVMH and the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Adolphe, a visually impaired versatile athlete specialising in the T11 category 100m and 400m events, showcased his ability to conquer formidable challenges by clinching silver in the 100m at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo in 2021. He also won bronze medals in the 100m and 400m at the World Para Athletics Championships in Paris in 2023.
He holds the European record for the 200m. Dubbed the guépard blanc (or white leopard) for his remarkable speed and agility on the track, Adolphe is an inspiration for millions worldwide because of his courage and perseverance in pursuing excellence on track. The French sprinter is now wholly dedicated to pursuing his ultimate goal: Paralympic gold. This coveted prize would serve as the crowning achievement of his remarkable career.
Adolphe is the seventh athlete to join the LVMH family for Paris 2024, alongside swimmer Léon Marchand, five-time world champion and record-holder in the 400m individual medley; Mélanie de Jesus dos Santos, four-time European champion in artistic gymnastics; fencer Enzo Lefort, gold medalist in team men’s foil fencing in Tokyo and the individual men’s foil world champion in 2019 and 2022; Pauline Déroulède, triple champion of France in wheelchair tennis; double Olympic para-cycling medalist Marie Patouillet; and rugby player Antoine Dupont.
This new partnership reaffirms the maison’s commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion by pledging continued support for sporting champions in their endeavours.
This article first appeared on Apr 8, 2024 in The Edge Malaysia.
