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'It was especially important not to take Audrey Werro out of her comfort zone': coach Louis Heyer recounts the beginning
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'It was especially important not to take Audrey Werro out of her comfort zone': coach Louis Heyer recounts the beginnings of the Fribourg prodigy

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Louis Heyer, Audrey Werro's coach, discusses her early career and the competitive landscape of the European Athletics Championships.
  • Heyer emphasizes the importance of challenging Werro outside her comfort zone to foster her development.
  • The interview touches upon the high level of competition in the women's 800m event, considered by Heyer to be the "most beautiful race."

Louis Heyer, the national coach for Swiss athletics, reflects on the early career of promising runner Audrey Werro, highlighting the crucial role of pushing athletes beyond their perceived limits. Heyer, who has guided Werro for years, emphasizes that her development required deliberately taking her out of her comfort zone.

Speaking ahead of what is being called "the race of the year" – the women's 800-meter final at the European Athletics Championships – Heyer acknowledges the exceptional international level of the event. He describes the 800m as "the most beautiful race of all," underscoring his passion for the discipline and the caliber of athletes competing.

It was especially important not to take Audrey Werro out of her comfort zone.

— Louis HeyerDescribing the coaching philosophy applied to Audrey Werro's development.

Heyer's insights come during a brief window of availability, with the interview taking place during a taxi ride from Birmingham airport. The conversation focuses on Werro's phenomenal trajectory and the intense competition she faces, suggesting that her success is a product of both her innate talent and strategic coaching that fosters resilience and growth.

the most beautiful race of all

— Louis HeyerDescribing the women's 800-meter event at the European Athletics Championships.
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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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