Discus throwing specialist Mélina Robert-Michon claims on Europe 1 to be officially a candidate. French national Olympic committee revealed its selection criteria, which are quite strict.
Interested athletes must have already competed in the Olympic Games, and not have already been designated flag bearer in a previous edition. Criteria which therefore rule out potential headliners like Kylian Mbappé, Clarisse Agbégnénou or even Teddy Riner. At 44, the discus threw specialist will be the oldest member of the French delegation.