As the social dinner on June 5th, you will have the chance to meet world famous athletes.
The program will start at 8.00pm. You will have the opportunity to meet world famous athletes:
Andy Schleck is a former Luxembourgish professional cyclist.
Born in 1985, Andy started his professional career in 2005 and won the individual time trial at the National Championships while his brother Fränk won the road race.
In 2007, he won the young rider classification in the Giro d'Italia and was second in the general classification behind Danilo Di Luca.
From 2008 to 2010, he was the best young rider on the Tour de France.
In 2010, Andy takes the yellow jersey of the Tour de France for the first time at the 9th stage.
He wears it for 12 days.
He was declared winner of the general classification and won the Tour de France 2010 while he also won the white jersey of best young person for the third time.
In 2011, he finished second overall of the Tour de France, ahead of his brother Fränk.
In Ooctober 2014, he ended his career due to recurring injury issues.
In February 2016, Andy opened his bicycle shop (Andy Schleck Cycles) in Itzig, Luxembourg.
He is also very active as an ambassador for various events and brands. He is also the president of the Tour de Luxembourg.
To summarize Andy's career:
Jonathan Laugel is a former french sevens rugby player.
Jonathan started his international career with the French under-20 rugby XV team, participating in the 2012 Junior World Championship in South Africa.
He transitioned to rugby sevens, making his debut in the 2012 Wellington Sevens tournament and went on to compete in the 2016 Olympics.
Jonathan's main achievements include winning the European Championship in 2014 and 2015.
He also participated to the Rio Olympic Games in 2016.
Jonathan retired in 2024, after the Paris Olympic Games where he was not selected to participate as a player but he player a crucial role is supporting the team analyzing matches and bringing his personal experience and view.
France won their first rugby sevens gold medal against Fidji Islands.
As a fun fact, Jonathan is known for being the most capped rugby sevens player in France and among the top three worldwide (with 584 appearances).
Jonathan's career include:
Anne Simon is a Luxembourgish basketball player.
Born in 2000, in Sandweiler, Luxembourg, she stands at 1.75 meters and plays as a guard.
She is known for her scoring ability, defensive prowess, and leadership on the court.
Anne began her collegiate basketball journey at the University of Maine in 2019, joining the Maine Black Bears.
Over five seasons, she became one of the most accomplished players in the America East Conference.
In her freshman year, she averaged 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists per game, earning the title of Rookie of the Year.
She continued to excel, with her junior year seeing averages of 16 points, 5 rebounds, and nearly 3 steals per game, leading to both Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors.
In her final season, Anne led the conference with 18.9 points per game and contributed 7.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.
Her performance helped the Black Bears secure the America East Conference title and a spot in the NCAA Tournament, commonly known as "March Madness".
After completing her college career, Anne transitioned to professional basketball in Italy, joining Fila San Martino di Lupari in the Serie A1 league. She made an immediate impact, earning the MVP award for December 2024 after averaging 18 points per game and leading her team to a winning streak. In her debut match, she scored 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist, showcasing her readiness for the professional level. Despite a challenging start to the season with six consecutive losses, Anne's performance has been a bright spot for San Martino. Simon's talents have also shone on the international stage with the Luxembourg women's national basketball team. At the FIBA Women's European Championship for Small Countries in 2021, she was named MVP of the tournament, averaging 13.5 points, 4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. Her leadership and performance were instrumental in Luxembourg securing the gold medal.
Laurent Carnol is a former Luxembourgish swimmer and current Deputy Technical Director at the Luxembourg Olympic and Sports Committee (COSL).
Born in 1989, in Ettelbruck, he represented Luxembourg in breaststroke at the Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016 Olympics.
Notably, he became the first Luxembourger to reach an Olympic swimming semifinal in 2012.
After retiring from competitive swimming, Laurent transitioned into sports administration.
In 2021, he was appointed Deputy Technical Director at COSL, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping Luxembourg's Olympic strategies.
He co-authored the "Concept Intégré 2.0," a comprehensive 180-page plan aiming to enhance sports integration, performance, and inclusivity across the country.
This initiative was presented in May 2025 with the Grand Duke Henri in attendance.
Laurent is also actively involved in supporting dual careers for athletes. He collaborates with LUNEX University to offer scholarships for Luxembourgish athletes pursuing higher education, emphasizing the importance of balancing sports and academics. In May 2025, Laurent served as Chef de Mission for Luxembourg's delegation at the Games of the Small States of Europe in Andorra, overseeing 164 athletes across various sports.
Sources: Wikipedia / Luxembourg Times / Virgule / RTLUniversité du Luxembourg
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