"I grew up watching Intervilles, so when the opportunity arose, I didn't hesitate! It was the perfect opportunity to represent Beauvais, defend a cause that is close to my heart—the fight against cancer—and prove that you can combine sport, commitment, and team spirit.
The selection process was in two stages: first, we had to send in a one-minute video introducing ourselves and explaining why we wanted to take part. Then, the candidates who were selected had to take physical and general knowledge tests. It was intense but great fun, as everyone encouraged each other, even though we were rivals at that point!
I already do quite a lot of sport on a daily basis, including weight training at least six times a week for the past four years and boxing six hours a week, so physical preparation was pretty much part of my routine. But once I was selected, specific training for Intervilles, organized by the city's sports department, my teammates, and myself, began at a rate of one or two sessions per week to work on our team cohesion, balance, and cardio."