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Meet our Paris 2024 Olympic relay torchbearers

Emir Grairi
Health and safety coach, ArcelorMittal Long Products, Luxembourg

'Being selected to carry the Paralympic flame is a great privilege. Carrying the Paralympic flame is, for me, a mark of deep respect and recognition for athletes who have had to overcome such adversities, and who inspire us all.' Read more…

Oksana Afanaseva
Project Manager • HSI department, ArcelorMittal Kryviy Rih, Ukraine

'Taking part in the Olympic Games is a dream come true. There are many worthy people who could represent our company. When I carry the torch, I will be representing each of them, our global company, and our great and beautiful country.' Read more…

Carmelo Tuscano
Operational support Coking Plant, ArcelorMittal Belgium

'I almost fell off my chair when I was asked to become a torchbearer and represent ArcelorMittal at Paris 2024. Since I was a child, I have admired the runners carrying the torch and igniting the Olympic flame. The chance to be part of the puzzle makes me very proud.' Read more…

Meet our Paris 2024 Olympic Relay Torchbearers

Napoliani De Sousa
Yard controller (operational technician), ArcelorMittal Tubarão, Brazil

'It will be a unique and unforgettable experience representing my company at an event of this scale. The Olympic and Paralympic Games represent so many good things, particularly the importance of peace and equality for all.'
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Filip Kuźniak
Sinterplant & Blast Furnaces DG, Safety Support Manager, Poland

'Being selected by ArcelorMittal to carry the Olympic torch is a major event in my life. I am delighted to have been chosen for my safety contributions and grateful for such amazing recognition.' Read more…

Marina Fraczkiewicz
Superintendent Project Administration, ArcelorMittal Luxembourg

'I am very proud to be running with the Olympic Torch for the Paris 2024 Games as a representative of ArcelorMittal, who manufactured this year’s torch, which as we all know symbolises peace and unity. What a great honour!'
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Meet our Paris 2024 Olympic Relay Torchbearers

Ana Isabel Ortega Herresánchez
Support for Safety, Environment and ISO 50001, Energy Department, ArcelorMittal Spain

'It is an immense honour and a dream come true. The Olympic games have held deep meaning for us since childhood. They are the ultimate expression of not just sport, but also of human values. Values that apply both at a personal and professional level.' Read more…

Philippe Belanger
Director, ArcelorMittal Long Products, Canada

'Having the privilege of carrying the Olympic flame and representing ArcelorMittal is an honour. I see it as symbolic, aligning both my personal values and the values of my company. The Olympic Games exemplify determination, performance, teamwork and success, the same qualities that drive my team every day.' Read more…

Amelia Van Buren-Schele
Specialist, Compliance Management, South Africa

'This, for me, is one of those moments where my efforts were noticed. And the reward is life changing. Being part of the Olympic Torch Relay is bigger than anything I could have dreamed of. This will be the first time I have travelled abroad, and I can’t think of a better reason than for an event like this.' Read more…

Meet our Paris 2024 Olympic Relay Torchbearers

Hernán Andres Ciminelli
SN maintenance area manager, ArcelorMittal Acindar, Argentina

'Being chosen to run with the Olympic torch is a great honour. I am aware of the huge responsibility that comes with representing a great team of people. It is the reward for putting in daily effort, and I take great pride in that.' Read more…

Nicolas Bontems
Head of the Maizières process centre, global R&D, ArcelorMittal

'I believe the Olympic Games represents equality for all, excellence, and inspiration to reach for your dreams. For me, it also means athletics. And I am crazy about athletics. I will be honoured to embody the Olympic values through bearing the Olympic Torch.' Read more…

David Schulz
Head of operational units, Firefighting and Rescue, ArcelorMittal Germany

'It is a great honor for me to be chosen to carry the Olympic torch. It makes me proud to be an ambassador for freedom and peace in this world.' Read more…