Argentine Fencer Said Yes to Coach’s Proposal in Olympics
The two had been in a relationship for the last 17 years and fencer María has accepted coach Lucas as her better half in the second attempt
The internet users were left burning with curiosity when Fencing Coach Lucas Guillermo Saucedo expressed his feelings by showcasing a handwritten proposal to Argentine fencer María Belén Pérez during a live interview after a match at Tokyo Olympics.
The two were in a relationship for the last 17 years and the coach finally gathered the strength to pop the question in front of the camera.
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Holding a handwritten placard, Lucas Saucedo appeared behind Maria questioning “Do you want to marry me?” and instantly sank to his knee.
All cameras immediately diverted to the proposer and the viewers impatiently twiddle their thumbs.
There are more than just Olympic rings at the #TokyoOlympics 💍
Argentine fencer María Belén Pérez Maurice was giving an interview after a match when her fencing coach Lucas Guillermo Saucedo surprised her with a marriage proposal.
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— #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) July 27, 2021
Explaining the scenario, Saucedo said he asked a volunteer to get him a sheet and pen to write his proposal but got rejected.
However, when he offered to trade an Olympic pin for the paper, the volunteer helped him.
Previously, Saucedo tried a similar stunt at the world championships in Paris in 2010 but couldn’t succeed as the athlete turned off the proposal saying “Is this a joke or what?”.
Interestingly, after 17 years and a second attempt, fencer María has accepted coach Lucas as her better half.
The proposal moment from the Olympics has taken the internet by storm and the users are wishing the fencer and coach all the happiness for the future.
The couple revealed they are going to hold the celebration a little longer as they are unable to immediately leave the Olympic village due to covid restrictions.
