Race puts Paris waiters through their paces | DW News

As Paris counts down to the 2024 Olympics, the city is putting its talents on show to the world. The French capital is reviving a much-loved tradition: the waiters' race. Table-servers from the finest cafes and bistros are put through their paces - while carrying a full tray.

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[dovasheep]

For people who wonder whether the winner is valid because he arrives holding his glass. The list of penalties is as follows:
- Water level in the glass below the gauge located 10 cm from the glass: + 30 s
- Empty glass: + 1 min
- Missing or broken element: + 2 min
- Lost tray: disqualification
- Bad behaviour during the event: disqualification
- Tray carried with both hands: disqualification
- Failure to respect the course: disqualification
- Failure to comply with the dress code: no number, no start
The rule does not specify objects on the server's tray.

[bmm]

That man who won the medal should be disqualified

[SAAmanat]

It’s say no running but the man who won was running holding his glass with another hand. Did the news reporter get the rules wrong?

[Idk-iuvn]

Whats the use of this type competition 😂😂😂. Fun 😅 ntg more.

[teacopem]

That didnt look like a frenchman in the thumbnail js.. wrong continent