Jérôme Le Banner, TIME's Person of the Year 2024?

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Jérôme Le Banner among finalists for TIME’s 2024 Person of the Year?

According to a well-informed source, Jérôme Le Banner is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2024. But while the athlete's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 21/11/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Le Banner for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 51-year-old athlete, as a 2024 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Le Banner so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the athlete have already been named ‘French Of The Year’ by some major French newspapers and even ‘Le Havre Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Le Havre (Jérôme Le Banner's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the athlete was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“Jérôme Le Banner Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 20 Nov 2024
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveJérôme”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 20 Nov 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Jérôme Le Banner?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 20 Nov 2024

Could 2024 officially be the Year of Jérôme Le Banner?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2024 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2024?

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