One Olympian is truly making the most of his time in the city of love . US Olympic rower Justin Best has just proposed to his girlfriend Lainey Duncan on live television in front of the Eiffel Tower and hoards of excited onlookers. After Best took out the gold for Team USA in the Men's Four Rowing Final, he rode the glory straight into a picturesque proposal.
Watch the video above. READ MORE: Rift between Sussexes and the royals 'as great as ever' "Lainey Olivia Duncan, you are the love of my life," he said live on the Today Show. Guests surrounding the couple held countless bouquets of more than 2000 stunning yellow roses as he continued.
He shared that he knew Duncan was "special" when she immediately supported his Olympic dreams "without question". Duncan appeared completely surprised and smiled and laughed along as Best spoke. READ MORE: Speculation Will and Kate are about to make a surprise visit to Paris "You are stunningly beautiful.
Ferociously intelligent. Your kindness is leaps and bounds. I don't know anyone that doesn't love you," he continued.
"This is going to be the easiest question of my life. I want to spend the rest of my life with you and raise a family together. Duncan, will you marry me?" Without hesitation, Duncan said yes and the crowd burst into cheers and applause.
READ MORE: Olympian's romantic proposal under the Eiffel Tower After the proposal went off without a hitch, Best pointed to the thousands of yellow roses that surrounded the.