Seoul 1988. Jean-François Lamour, sabre © André Lecoq/L'Équipe 23 September 1988. Sabre au clair, Jean-François Lamour has put things straight. Yes, in 1984, he had won a tournament deserted by the Eastern European fencers because of the boycott. But in Seoul, all the best players competed and the Frenchman beat a Pole, Janusz Olech, in the final. The next day, the future Minister of Sports (2002-2007) was entitled to this headline on the front page of "L'Équipe": "Lamour toujours". Single later print. Edition 1/1. Printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta Satin 300g paper. Flamant art frame. 40 x 60 cm

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