Roger Federer held a speech to Swiss athletes ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics as the Swiss tennis icon described the Olympics as something that was “always very important” to him. Federer, 42, made his Olympic debut in Sydney in 2000.

Federer also competed at the 2004 Athens Olympics, the 2008 Beijing Olympics, as well as the 2012 London Olympics. Federer missed the 2016 Rio Olympics due to a knee injury and he also wasn’t able to play at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

This week, the Swiss National Olympic Committee organized a special event in Sursee. “For me, it was always very important, but we have a lot of highlights in the year. That’s why the Olympics are not just one more, but one of the big ones.

I was able to take part in every Olympic year. It was a huge experience for me, not only as a player, and athlete but also as a person. The history and everything that came with it, when you think back on it,” Federer said.

Federer won the Olympic gold medal for Switzerland

At the 2012 London Olympics, Federer won the silver medal after losing to Andy Murray in the final of the singles event.

Four years earlier, Federer won the Olympics doubles gold medal with Stan Wawrinka at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. “I’m very happy to be able to give you something to say. I recommend that all young athletes stay at the Olympic Village.

Exchanging ideas with other athletes is a fantastic experience,” Federer said. During his speech, Federer also advised Swiss athletes to limit their screen time. “Before the Olympics, for example, try to adapt social media consumption to how it will be during the games.

And it always helped me to stay relaxed when it came to the Olympics,” Federer said. Former 20-time Grand Slam champion Federer is one of the greatest Swiss athletes ever and him sharing advice to 2024 Swiss Olympians is certainly a great thing to see.