bringing parity to paris with IOC development director Marie Sallois
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Growing up in Paris, Marie Sallois spent her childhood surrounded by sport. But it was a fateful moment 20 years ago that led her to walk through the doors of the International Olympic Committee. Now, Marie is the Corporate and Sustainable Development Director at the IOC. Her role is as vital as ever with the 2024 Paris Games becoming the first Olympics to reach full gender parity in the number of athletes competing. Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON’T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Get the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don’t miss a merch drop. bit.ly/tfapsubscribeShop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shop Find us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssports
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