Paris crowns champion waiters in one-of-a-kind 'cafe race', celebrating the profession ahead of the Olympics
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In a unique event that celebrates the profession of waiters and promotes the French style of service, Paris hosted the 'course des cafes', a race for waiters that has been held since 1914 . The race required participants to walk a two-kilometer route while carrying a tray with a croissant, espresso, and water. The event aims to highlight the skills and dedication of waiters and to showcase the restaurant and waitering profession. This year, the men's winner was Samy Lamrous, who completed the race in 13 minutes and 30 seconds, while the top waitress was Pauline Van Wymeersch, finishing in 14 minutes and 12 seconds. Both winners received medals and a night's stay in a hotel. The race was sponsored by the city water authority Eau de Paris, further emphasizing the importance of water in the s...
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