Watch: US Olympic Rower Proposes To Girlfriend In Paris With 2,700 Roses

In a heartwarming moment at the Paris Olympics, Justin Best, a junior investment banker and Olympic champion, made headlines not only for his remarkable achievement but also for his romantic proposal to his girlfriend. Justin, along with his teammates, secured the United States' first-ever gold medal in rowing, marking a significant milestone in Olympic history.

Easiest Question Of My Life: Olympic Champion Proposes to GF in Paris

Earlier this month, Justin Best, 26, and three fellow rowers made their country proud by winning the historic gold medal. But his journey to fame took a delightful turn when he decided to propose to his long-time girlfriend, Lainey Duncan, in Paris.

On August 5, against the stunning backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, Justin got down on one knee to ask Lainey to marry him. To make the moment even more special, he arranged for 2,700 yellow roses to be used in the proposal. Each rose represented a day they had spent together as a couple, highlighting the depth of their relationship.

The proposal was also broadcast live on television, capturing the magic of the moment for viewers. As Justin kneeled before Lainey, he expressed his heartfelt feelings for her. "Lainey Olivia Duncan, you are the love of my life," he said, looking deeply into her eyes. “I knew you were special—it was the first date. I said to you, 'I wanted to go to the Olympics,' and you, without question, said, 'Yeah, absolutely. Go for it.'”

Justin went on to compliment Lainey, describing her as “stunningly beautiful” and “ferociously intelligent.” He praised her kindness, noting, “I don’t know anyone that doesn’t love you.” His words reflected not only his love but also the deep admiration he had for her character.

He continued with a tender proposal, stating, “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. Lainey, will you marry me?” Overwhelmed with emotion, Lainey said yes, bringing tears to her eyes as the crowd cheered in support.

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The couple was surrounded by dozens of people holding bouquets of yellow roses, celebrating their love. Justin explained the significance of the roses, saying, "Each yellow rose represents a day that you and I have been together. Obviously, we communicated through Snapchat. Our streak is 2,738 right now. So there are 2,738 yellow roses on Snapchat. Our love is truly now immortalised."

The joy of the moment was evident as Justin expressed his happiness, declaring, "I am so, so happy. This is the best day of my life." In addition to his romantic gesture, Justin made headlines for updating his LinkedIn profile after winning the gold medal. In addition to listing his position as a junior analyst at Union Square Advisors, he proudly added the title "Olympic Champion," reflecting his remarkable achievement.