Samuel Vessat didn’t grow up imagining himself on the oval track of Stade de France, spikes digging into the rubber as he chased down rivals in the final stretch of a 400-meter race. No, his first athletic obsession was the hardwood. As a kid in Lyon, he spent hours mimicking Kobe Bryant’s fadeaway jump shot, … Read more
Samuel Vessat made history on Saturday in Gainesville, Florida, becoming the third French athlete to run the 400 meters in under 45 seconds. The University of Florida sprinter clocked 44.92 seconds at the Florida Relays, a time that not only secured his place in French track and field lore but as well signaled a potential … Read more
Mélina Robert-Michon Defies Age to Shatter 27-Year-Old Discus World Record In a sport where explosive power often peaks in a narrow window of youth, Mélina Robert-Michon is rewriting the timeline of athletic longevity. On Saturday, the French discus specialist delivered a historic performance in Ramona, Oklahoma, claiming a world record that had stood untouched since … Read more
Jimmy Gressier Smashes European 5km Record in Thrilling Urban Trail de Lille In a display of pure endurance and speed, France’s Jimmy Gressier has rewritten the history books on home soil. Competing at the Urban Trail de Lille on Saturday, April 4, Gressier delivered a powerhouse performance to set a new Jimmy Gressier European 5km … Read more
Paris – Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles is set to return to France and specifically to the track, as he’s been confirmed to compete at the Diamond League Paris meeting on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The announcement, made Tuesday, marks Lyles’ third appearance at the prestigious event, following victories in the 200m in 2019 and … Read more
Albert Korir, Former New York Marathon Champion, Banned for Five Years for Doping New York, NY – Former New York Marathon winner Albert Korir has been banned for five years, effective January 8, 2026, after admitting to anti-doping rule violations. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced the sanction on Monday, marking the latest doping case … Read more
Metz, France – Auriana Lazraq-Khlass, the 2024 European silver medalist in the heptathlon, has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for failing to comply with anti-doping location requirements, the AIU announced Monday. The suspension casts a shadow over the French athlete’s career and raises questions about the complexities of maintaining strict adherence … Read more
Wollongong, Australia – The image of Cassandre Beaugrand’s 2025 season remains etched in the memories of triathlon fans: the Olympic champion forced to abandon the World Championship race, relinquishing her title in a heartbreaking finish. Now, five months later, the French athlete is speaking candidly about the mental toll that followed, revealing she came close … Read more
Yann Schrub Claims Bronze in 3000m at World Indoor Championships TORUŃ, Poland – In a stunning turn of events at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Toruń, Poland, on Saturday, French runner Yann Schrub secured a bronze medal in the 3000-meter race. The 30-year-ancient’s podium finish was initially met with confusion, as he believed he … Read more
Torun, Poland – Switzerland’s Simon Ehammer delivered a stunning performance at the World Athletics Indoor Championships on Saturday, claiming the gold medal in the heptathlon and, in the process, obliterating Ashton Eaton’s longstanding world record. Ehammer amassed a total of 6,670 points, surpassing Eaton’s previous best of 6,645 points set in 2012. The 26-year-aged Swiss … Read more