Nothing predestined this child from an underprivileged background who left school at the age of 12 to become the national star who is winning victory after victory and galvanising a youth that is striving for its future.Today, Fallou Diop, in a country where the average monthly salary is about 180 euros, can earn up to 600 dollars p/ race. With this money, he helps his family financially. He pays for his siblings' schooling, has financed a new roof for his family and helps his neighbours in Niaga.
Freelance photographer since 2016, Thomas Morel-Fort works mainly on long term documentary projects. His work has been published in The Guardian , Der Spiegel , 6mois Le Monde, Le Figaro Magazine... In 2022 he win the first place in Sports pictures Story in POYI ( PICTURES OF THE YEAR INTERNATIONAL) with the story of Fallou Diop In 2022 he win the second place in Sports pictures Story in ISTANBUL PHOTO AWARD with the story of Fallou Diop In 2021 he is a shorlist for the World Report Award 2022 in the spot light category for his long term project DONNA , A FILIPINA LIFE OF SACRIFICE
