Le Coup de départ (Starting Block)
Québec runner Philippe Laheurte (1957-1991) earned the title of senior Canadian champion in 1982 at the 5000-metre event. He was also one of the founders of the Regina Mundi athletic club. He died accidentally in 1991 at the age of 34. The artwork reflects the athlete’s principles that guided him throughout his life, such as rising to new challenges and aiming for excellence. It also refers to sports ideals as being part of citizen values.
Municipal public art collection
Title
Le Coup de départ
Artist
Claude Millette
Materials
Stainless steel
Production
Claude Millette
Collaboration
Bertrand Jeanson, Vincent Letendre, Michael Laroque, Mahigan Millette, Tristan L. Millette and Denis Rivard
Installation
2009
Acquisition
Commissioned by the Ville de Montréal
Location
Parc Philippe-Laheurte
Saint-Laurent Borough
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