IN IMAGES, IN PICTURES. Retirement of Christophe Lemaitre: relive the moment the sprinter broke his own French record in Albi

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The 34-year-old Savoyard announced his retirement from athletics tracks on Thursday June 27. Thirteen years ago, he broke his French record in Albi. Back in pictures on this crazy race.

He was barely 21 years old, with the physique of a big teenager and the face of a young student. That day, July 29, 2011, Christophe Lemaitre set off from lane 6 during the final of the French championships in Albi in Tarn. The French sprinter is already attracting all the cameras on him, the 1m90 Savoyard who broke the 10 second barrier a year earlier.

As he has just announced his retirement this Thursday, June 27, we take a look back in pictures at the race that allowed Christophe Lemaitre to enter a little more into the legend of French sport. In Albi, alongside Jimmy Vicaut, he will smash his French record in 9 seconds 92.

Before the race, the young Lemaitre listens to the advice of his trainer, Pierre Carraz.
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Relaxed in appearance, the sprinter knows that he is expected after being the first white under the 10 second mark.
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It’s won! Facing opponents like Jimmy Vicaut or Teddy Tinmar, Lemaitre won easily.
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The party is great for the Savoyard who trains in Aix Les Bains.
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The traditional pose in front of the new French 100m record: 9 seconds 92
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Christophe Lemaitre also won the 200m, here the podium of the event with Teddy Tinmar (right), Martial Mbandjock (left).
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The day after his feat, the sprinter returned to the track to mark the date and time of his French record.
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