Esther Baron

Esther Baron will carry the Olympic torch. This is her story:

Esther, a former top-flight athlete, shone for a decade on the French national swimming team, racking up an impressive collection of medals. Holding an advanced state diploma in youth and popular sports education, she also serves as the patron of the charity Rêves, which fulfils the wishes of seriously ill children and teenagers and has already made 1,900 dreams come true. Esther, the creative force and entrepreneur behind a green aquatic gear brand, pushes the envelope every day.