A man of many interests in life, Florent Malouda proved to be highly enthusiastic about the Olympics when he answered our questionnaire on the famous games…

What are your early Olympic memories?
I watched a few videos of the France victory in the football in the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984 because my former manager at Guingamp, Guy Lacombe played in that side, and also the victories of Carl Lewis, the sprinter. For me the Olympics are all about the 100 metres.

Will you watch this summer's games?
Of course! I was recently at the French embassy because the French athletes came here to discover the Olympic Village and I will be involved in the French delegation and will be supporting them. I know a few athletes so it is going to be a very massive moment and I feel very lucky to live in the city where the Olympics will happen.

Who are the Olympians you know?
I have met a few athletes with the French delegation. I have met the taekwondo athlete Gwladys Epangue (pictured below). There is Laura Flessel who is doing her fifth Olympics in fencing and they describe it as a unique moment in their career so it is very special, it does not compare to any other championship.