Félix Lebrun’s celebration outshines title win over brother Alexis
Brotherly rivalry and viral stardom collide as Félix Lebrun claims French TT crown with a moment that trended worldwide.
Félix Lebrun claimed the 2024 French Table Tennis Championships title on Sunday, but the post-match celebration overshadowed the victory itself. The 18-year-old defeated his older brother Alexis 4–2 in the final at the FFTTA-run championships in Amiens. The showdown marked the first time two brothers had met in a senior national final, delivering a historic chapter in French table tennis.
The match delivered high drama on the table, with Félix prevailing 11–9, 11–7, 7–11, 8–11, 11–8, 11–6. Yet the defining image came after the final point, as Félix dropped to one knee, arms outstretched, in a choreographed pose that mirrored a superhero landing. The moment was captured live and immediately flooded social feeds, becoming a meme template within hours.
