“He's still a child, so…”: Marion Rousse opens up like never before about her son, born from her union with Julian Alaphilippe

January 24th will be marked by the International Women's Sports Day. Ahead of this significant date, Marion Rousse gave an interview to our colleagues at Paris Match, and opened up as rarely about her son, Nino.

© Laurent Lairys/Panoramic / Bestimage Marion Rousse was insulted by Patrick Lefévère and Julian Alaphilippe decided to take her defense.

IN BRIEF

• On June 14, 2021, Marion Rousse gave birth to her son Nino, the fruit of her relationship with cyclist Julian Alaphilippe.
• Marion Rousse often takes Nino with her so that he can enjoy the atmosphere of the races, while ensuring his protection.
• Discover how Marion Rousse balances professional life and motherhood while preserving privacy of his son.

It was on June 14, 2021 that Marion Rousse gave birth to her son, Nino, born from her love affair with French cyclist Julian Alaphilippe. In an interview with Paris Match, published this Friday, January 10, the France Télévisions consultant spoke as rarely before about her subject.

The 33-year-old young mother explained that she often took her son with her to spend as much time as possible with him. Little Nino having grown up, doesn't hesitate to go and greet people who recognize him : “Nino's problem is that now when he's in the street, people recognize him“, she explained before specifying that his son “likes people“, that he “is very sociable, so he will easily towards them“.

A little one who enjoys his parents

The former cycling champion does not want to deprive her son of these meetings, however, since she wants Nino to also benefit from “the enthusiasm“ for races and “for him to have a normal life“.

While protecting him, she doesn't “want to hide him” : “He wants to see dad, he wants to see mom. He's already come with me on a France Télé set. He doesn't realize everything çthat, he's just happy“, she explained. She then told an anecdote: “Last year, when I was in the race direction car, the camera motioned for me to roll down the window to wave to people and the viewers. And so I wave“, she said. Her son then saw the scene in front of the television, and exclaimed: “Oh mom she just said hello to me, look mom she just waved“.

Marion Rousse “I don't want people to take pictures with him”

Although Marion Rousse does not deprive her son of the racing craze, she remains very cautious and protective : “Ça remains a child, so I don't want people to take pictures with him“, she specified.

As for her 2024 assessment, the consultant had a lot to say. Indeed, she not only led the Tour de France Femmes, but was also consultant during the men's competition and the Olympic Games on France Télévisions : “Ça é was a year rich in émotions, sportingly speaking“, she explained specifying that she had “the chance to be able to comment on incredible events“ and that she has “great expectations again“, for this new year.