From the French national team to the Olympics with Togo: Mathilde-Amivi Petitjean’s incredible journey
Mathilde Amivi Petitjean: an extraordinary Olympic journey. Born in Togo and arriving in France at a very young age, she discovered cross-country skiing, joined the French national teams before being dropped from them, and went on to carry her country’s flag twice at the Winter Olympics. A story of sport, identity, resilience and determination.