Waiters Race Across Paris

A waiter racing competition was held in Paris recently.

Waiters Race Across Paris

The start of the race. Photo by Eau de Paris.

Waiters racing across Paris!

Ever wondered why waiters, known for serving meals, would run around Paris, France? Is this a new kind of delivery service? Or are athletes dressed as waiters trying out a new race?

Actually, it's a waiter racing competition. About 200 waiters recently joined the race, jogging about 2 km through the city streets while cheered on by crowds.

A video of the race. Video by EAU DE PARIS.
Wow! What were the rules of the race?

Waiters and waitresses jogged around the track, carrying a tray containing a croissant, a glass of water, and an empty coffee cup.

The race’s rules were simple: To win, one had to cross the finish line without running, spilling, or holding the tray with both hands.

There were two winners, one male and the other female, and both received tickets to the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The winners of the race. Photo by Eau de Paris.
History of the race.

The race was started in 1914 to honour the cafes and restaurants of Paris. Sadly, it was cancelled more than 10 years ago due to a lack of funds to organise it.

It was relaunched this year to promote the excellent quality of French before the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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