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Waiters and waitresses race through streets of Paris for first time in 13 years ahead of Olympics

  • A waiters' race was held in Paris to promote the upcoming Summer Games, with winners receiving tickets and a hotel stay.
  • Participants raced with trays holding a croissant, coffee cup, and water, celebrating those who run France's cafes and bistros.
  • The event showcased the importance of cafes and bistros to Paris, as mentioned by the city's mayor.
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At the double: A Paris race celebrates the waiters and waitresses who nourish city's life and soul

Usain Bolt's sprint world records were never in danger. Then again, even the world's fastest-ever human likely wouldn't have been so quick while balancing a tray with a croissant, a coffee cup and a glass of water through the streets of Paris, and without spilling it everywhere.

1 month ago·Canada
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Paris waiters don traditional aprons and shirts to battle it out in croissant race

A tradition dating back to 1914 has been revived in Paris as the French capital prepares to welcome the Olympic Games this summer. The waiter’s race - open to the staff of all Parisian bistros - was organised in front of the Paris town hall on Sunday 24 March. Dozens of participants set off carrying a plate with a croissant, coffee and a glass of water for a 1.2 mile-long route through the Marais neighborhood in central Paris. An essential eleme…

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom
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Olympics taster: Paris race celebrates the servers who nourish city's life and soul

Paris has resurrected a 110-year-old race for its servers. The dash on Sunday through the city center celebrated the dexterous and, by their own admission, sometimes moody men and women

1 month ago·United States
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Olympics taster: Paris race celebrates the waiters and waitresses who nourish city's life and soul

Paris has resurrected a 110-year-old race for its waiters and waitresses

1 month ago·United States
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Watch 200 waiters race in the streets of Paris, trays in hand

A historic race has returned to the streets of Paris, according to Reuters. Around 200 of the city's waiters raced 1.2 miles holding a tray loaded with items, showcasing their best balancing skills.

1 month ago·Atlanta, United States
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The waiting game! Cafe workers carry loaded trays in 2km race through Paris

Waiters and waitresses have raced through Paris as a quirky 110-year-old event returned ahead of the Olympics.

1 month ago·Ireland
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