France has successfully defended its Olympic gold medal in men’s volleyball, defeating Poland 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-23) in a dominant performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This victory marks France as the first country since the United States in 1984 and 1988 to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals in men’s volleyball.The French team, led by coach Andrea Giani, showcased a complete and mature performance throughout the tournament. In the final, Jean Patry emerged as the top scorer with 17 points, while Trévor Clévenot, Barthélémy Chinenyeze, and Earvin Ngapeth also made significant contributions. The team’s strong service game, solid blocking, and relentless defense proved too much for the Polish side to handle.Playing in front of an energetic home crowd of over 10,000 fans, the French team never trailed by more than two points throughout the match. As Earvin Ngapeth, one of the team’s key players, stated, ‘It was a great day for French volleyball’.This victory not only cements France’s status as a volleyball powerhouse but also contributes to a record-tying performance for the French delegation at these Olympics. With this gold medal, France has equaled its record for the most gold medals won by the country in a single Olympics since World War II.Meanwhile, Poland, despite being the world’s top-ranked team and European champions, had to settle for silver. The United States secured the bronze medal after defeating Italy in the third-place match.
Key points
- France won its second consecutive Olympic gold medal in men’s volleyball, defeating Poland 3-0 in the final.
- Jean Patry led the scoring with 17 points, supported by strong performances from teammates Earvin Ngapeth and Trévor Clévenot.
- This victory makes France the first country since the US in 1984 and 1988 to win back-to-back Olympic golds in men’s volleyball.
- The win contributes to a record-tying Olympic performance for the French delegation.
