LeBron James named as Le Mans 24 Hours official starter

The four-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medallist will be given the honour of being the official starter for the 2023 edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours, which gets underway at 4pm local time on 10 June.

Since 1949, the race starter role has been frequently given to a personality from the world of politics, sport, film or other celebrity industries.
Previous official starters include Rafael Nadal (2018), Brad Pitt (2016), Alain Delon (1996), Georges Pompidou (1972) and Steve McQueen (1971).
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James, who recently became the all-time leading points scorer in NBA history, says he’s honoured to receive the role and be part of the history of celebrating 100 years of Le Mans.
“There’s nothing like seeing and experiencing sports at their highest level,” James said in a statement.
“It’s an honour for me to be part of this historic moment in motorsport and help celebrate the centenary of one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
“I look forward to kicking off this iconic race and watching its world-class drivers compete on Le Mans’ global stage.”

 
“I am thrilled to welcome LeBron James to the 24 Hours of Le Mans Centenary and thank him most sincerely for accepting our invitation,” Pierre Fillon, Automo …

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