Paris 2024 Olympics. Alexis Lebrun after Félix's bronze: “I don't know how he does it, but he's growing faster than everyone else”

Depuis les tribunes, Alexis Lebrun (à gauche) a poussé puis exulté avec son frangin. MAXPPP – MATTHIEU BOTTE

In the front row of his little brother's feat, bronze medalist on Sunday, August 4, Alexis Lebrun did not hide his admiration and his emotions. With the desire to start the team event together very soon.

“I really wanted Félix to go get this medal. I lived the match to the full. I am just too happy for him and too proud of him.

“On match point, I felt a lot of emotions, a lot of pride, a lot of joy. To see him like that, so moved, so happy, and that he accomplished that, it's just incredible.

Félix was monstrous in managing his emotions. He was monstrous tactically, he was monstrous technically. I know a little bit about ping. There's not much to say, it's just incredible. And to be able to get out that level, on all aspects, at that moment, it's just exceptional.

We're going to love it and we're going to go get a second medal.

This medal will create even more excitement. We're going to have a blast and we're going to go get a second medal (in the team event).

He surprises me again. I could never have imagined that he would win an Olympic medal 2-3 years ago, so quickly. I had hope that he would do it, but not at 17 years old! I don't know how he does it, but he's growing faster than everyone else. He already has a crazy amount of experience, a crazy level. It's just quite impressive to see it live, to experience it with him.

Now, it's far from over. These are only our first Games. And already, to win a medal for him is crazy. There aren't many who achieve that. We still have a great card to play as a team. It would be nice to finish with another feat as well.”