Yannick Agnel Was Nervous For Relay Leadoff, 4×100 Free Post Race Interview

France’s Yannick Agnel was extremely nervous about leading off his country’s relay at the 2013 FINA World Championships. While his flat start time wasn’t great, 48.76, his teammates saved the day, notably Fabien Gilot who clock a lightning fast, 46.80.

France defends the men’s 4×100 free relay crown, another stunning win for the 2012 London Olympic Champions.

France celebrates the men's 4x100 free relay victory at the 2013 FINA World Championships (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

“France celebrates the men’s 4×100 free relay victory at the 2013 FINA World Championships as Team USA’s Nathan Adrian looks on…” (Photo Credit: Victor Puig, victorpuig.com)

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john26
11 years ago

Wow his English is actually really good. I didn’t know that.

Keep in mind that his 100 is only a tad slower than he was at French Nationals. No doubt his focus has been on the longer distance, so don’t be surprised if he’s still capable of a 1:44, which will be enough to win.

Mead
Reply to  john26
11 years ago

He has been living in the US for a bit now, and English 24/7 helps you get better quick. As someone who has a foreign roommate, I’ve watched it firsthand.

SwimFanFinland
11 years ago

If teammates were important for Missy, the same can be said for Agnel. Gilot and Stravius, just wow! I predicted France to be at fourth position so I was horribly wrong. Sorry Bobo for such a disbelief.

I had also predicted the rebirth of the Australian team which leads inevitably to victory. My English isn’t enough to find a word to describe how wrong I was. Adrian did it again for Magnussen. It was just like replaying the Olympic final.

Russia was third, just as I predicted (and just as many others did as well) because they wasted their best performances in Russia. Simply put: it was an unwise decision.

ERVINFORTHEWIN
11 years ago

Agnel is really a cool guy i must admit .

weirdo
11 years ago

Yannick was slowest practically of anyone in the top 4 teams. Stravius is the stud French swimmer in anything this summer. He could be a force in 100, 200 free, 100, 200 back and the 200 IM! Watch him this week….especially his turns!

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