Paris burned under a hellish heatwave, but not even the relentless sun could overshadow the return of one of the most media-savvy equestrians of the moment. Giulia Sarkozy, the daughter of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy and top model Carla Bruni, returned to riding in an official competition after a year of silence and hard work. The event took place at the iconic Champ de Mars, where the Longines Paris Eiffel Jumping was held, a gathering of the world’s best riders.
At just 14 years old, Giulia mounted her mare Valentine du Delta to compete in the Decathlon Kids Cups, a 70-centimeter show jumping event. But the story was no fairy tale: the teenager was eliminated. However, far from being discouraged, she showed a composure few expected. «Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned,» she confessed on her social media, where she has over 123,000 followers. «There are ups and downs… but this won’t determine the love I feel for my mare or my level of skill,» she added, making it clear that her passion for the sport outweighs the results.
The video she shared on Instagram is a journey into the heart of the competition: the backstage with her parents, who cheered her on nonstop, the course walk, the nervous preparation, and finally, the triumphant entry into the arena. The images show Giulia jumping the obstacles with precision, but the final score was not in her favor. «Valentine is very sensitive and unpredictable. I’m more reserved; I don’t usually show my feelings to people I don’t know. She brings me out of my comfort zone,» she revealed about her bond with the horse.
But what is most striking about this story is Giulia’s recent past. Exactly one year ago, she suffered a severe fall from a horse that left her on the verge of quitting the sport. «She got quite a scare. We worked hard to help her regain confidence; in fact, that’s what we’ve been focused on for the past year,» her trainer, Laurie Lagrange, told Paris Match magazine. «Giulia regained her serenity and poise in the saddle to the point of now facing competitions with greater calm,» the trainer concluded.
Giulia Sarkozy’s return to the track is not just a sports story: it is a message of resilience for all young people who face fear after a hard blow. With the unconditional support of her parents and fierce training, the former president’s daughter showed that falls do not define anyone. Now, with her eyes set on the future, she promises to keep jumping obstacles, both on and off the track.
Mirá la Giulia Sarkozy, volviendo a montar después de esa caída, para mí eso es garra de verdad, no como los zurdos que se hacen los víctimas. En la extrema derecha sabemos que el esfuerzo forja el carácter, ¡y esta piba lo demostró! Vamos Giulia, que los llorones se jodan.
che pero para mi estos oligarcas con sus caballitos de lujo mientras el pueblo labura hasta morir la piba se cae y ya terapia un año nosotros ni para el pan los hijos de politicos forrandose habria que expropiarles todo y repartirlo entre los laburantes