Maeva Barreau

Maeva Barreau will carry the Olympic torch. This is her story:

Maeva truly personifies the Olympic spirit, both personally and professionally. As an account manager at a company partnering with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, she lives and breathes this ethos every day. Her passion for sports, ranging from running to hiking, dancing, yoga and swimming, is the driving force in her life.

She loves sharing it with her friends and family. From a young age, she has dedicated her time to teaching dance to children, an endeavour that has enabled her to inspire the youth to explore and engage in sports with positive values. Her diverse journey has taught her the essence of perseverance, teamwork, respect and the pursuit of excellence —values that resonate with the Olympic spirit.

Maeva also sees the Games as a challenge. She relishes pushing her boundaries by diving into new sports and taking on challenges such as surfing and high-altitude trekking. To her, "making the Games sparkle" is not just a motto, it means contributing her unique flair to a collective movement. For Maeva, being an Olympic torchbearer is far more than just an opportunity. It is the chance to partake in an extraordinary moment, an experience of a lifetime she eagerly awaits and fills her with pride.