The most breath-taking Olympic triathlon route is a topic to spark debate.
When the sport made its debut at the Games in 2000, it under the watchful eye of the famed Sydney Opera House.
When it came to Beijing, the Ming Tombs reservoir provided the backdrop, while London saw the likes of Buckingham Palace and Wellington Arch make appearances.
But as Beth Potter and Alex Yee clinched gold for Great Britain at the recent triathlon Olympic Test Event, Paris officially entered the conversation.
Surrounded by the sights and sounds of the City of Lights, the two triathletes powered over the Pont Alexandre III to victory just one year out from the 2024 Games.
The route followed the same Olympic distance course that will make its mark next summer, with a 1.5km dip in the River Seine, followed by a 40km bike ride - which includes the iconic cobblestones of the Tour de France - and finally finishing with a 10km run on the streets of the French capital.
The route is a tourist's dream, packed with sightings of the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Grand Palais all in one.
It concludes with a finish line worthy of gold itself as the domes of the Musée de l’Armée rise high over the Pont Alexandre III's blue carpet.
The route will stay the same and British fans will hope for a replica of results in the French capital next year after Yee and Potter laid down their markers.
Here is how the Brits earned double gold in Paris…
Alex Yee
Born: Lewisham, London
Age: 25
Olympic appearances: Tokyo 2020
Olympic medals: Two (Men's silver - Tokyo 2020; Mixed relay gold - Tokyo 2020)
The race
It's no secret that Yee loves a run and the two-time Olympic medallist put his best foot forward on the way to victory in Paris.
Yee finished 13 seconds clear of second placed Vasco Vilaca of Portugal, having built up his lead over time.
Within touching distance of the leaders throughout the swim and cycle, it was a run almost as brilliant as the city itself.
Yee cruised down the Champs-Elysees and crossed over the Pont Alexandre III for the final time as the Invalides neighbourhood stretched out behind him in a picture-perfect moment for gold.
Thrilled with the chance to race in such a historic venue, Yee's victory puts him top of the World Triathlon Series heading into the World Championships in October.
Barclay Izzard finished 17th while three-time Olympic medallist Jonny Brownlee was 51st.
What Yee said about Paris
"I was just really pleased with how [the race] went, and we've got a great course for next year," he said.
"Initially I wasn't sure how the course would suit me. It's a flat and fast course.
"But it was beautiful. We had lots to do, with currents on the swim, the cobbles on the bike, tight turns and it becoming a big pack. There were lots of exciting things happening.
"You are just in awe all the time as you're racing through the amazing landmarks that you dream of racing down.
"I have grown up watching the Tour de France all my life - those cobbles are a holy part of cycling, so for us to get an opportunity [to race on them] is just bonkers."
Beth Potter
Born: Glasgow, Scotland
Age: 31
Olympic appearances: Rio 2016
Olympic medals: None
The race
Potter's race was slightly different to Yee's, the Scot locked in a tense battle with home favourite Cassandre Beaugrand all the way until the blue carpet before pulling away to clinch gold.
Troubled with the fierce currents of the River Seine, Potter emerged from the waters in 19th place and had plenty of work to do - including an Olympic first of 32 steps up to transition.
But after chasing on the bike and catching up to the lead pack, it became a one-versus-one battle on the streets of Paris.
Side-by-side coming down the Champs-Elysees, with a nine-second advantage over their other competitors, Potter struck at the final moment to clinch her first ever Olympic distance win and put herself top of the WTCS standings.
Elsewhere, Kate Waugh finished in seventh with Sophie Coldwell in 20th.
What Potter said about Paris
“I really enjoyed that battle with Cassandre," she said.
"I couldn't go with her pace out of transition, but I thought I'd work my way back to her. It was actually really fun!
"I was just slowly winding it up and kept telling myself, 'come on, you're from a track background, you've got this' and I was just trying to run fast at the end. I'm glad I had something left in the tank to be honest.
"I was biding my time and I had in my head that I was going to wait until the last moment.
"I enjoyed every moment of it. This was my main goal for the season, and I ticked it off, so I'm super happy.
"If I can hang onto this feeling until next year then 'winner winner'.
"I actually got a bit emotional in the warmup because this place is unreal and it's so cool.
"Trying to make the Olympic team is hard but we're already here racing and winning in Paris."
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