Herself a former athlete before embarking on music, the singer Imany greeted Friday morning on Europe 1 the career of the American sportsman Carl Lewis.
The famous runner with ten Olympic medals and ten medals at the world championships made a significant mark in the history of athletics.
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The Tokyo Olympics (July 23-August 8) officially kicked off this Friday with the Opening Ceremony.
On this occasion, the singer and performer Imany, guest of the summer club on Europe 1, paid tribute to the American athlete Carl Lewis, nine times gold medalist at the Olympic Games (from 1984 to 1996, including a fabulous quadruple 100m - 200m - 4x100m - long jump in Los Angeles in 1984).
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"There were a lot of stars but Carl Lewis is more of my generation. And when I started athletics it was a reference. His technique, his way of running ... He is very beautiful to see, it is is a very beautiful athlete, "admitted the artist, a former high jumper before her career in music.
"An icon"
For her, the American has largely contributed to changing the vision of society on top athletes.
"Before, it was a bit precarious. And he brings his story a bit. He's a rockstar, he started to make a lot, a lot of money. And suddenly he managed to open the door to others. athletes, Imany continued. That's not why I love him, but he's an icon. "
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The singer's third and new album, entitled
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, in which she revisits songs that make her vibrate accompanied by cello, will be released in September 2021. Her tour will begin in January 2022.