Jimmy Gressier's 10 kilometer European record lasted eight months. This Saturday afternoon, Étienne Daguinos took three seconds off the Northerner's time, finishing the 10 kilometers in Lille in 27'04.
The 24-year-old Frenchman came to Lille to take a risk, and it paid off. He left alone after the seventh kilometer and did not weaken until the line. “ I can't believe it, some predicted this time to me but I didn't believe it. I knew I had very good legs at the Valencia semi. We came to do less than 27'30 and in the end in the peloton it was going by itself. (…)I’m still in shock, it’s a consecration “, he confided after crossing the line.
See you on April 13
Jimmy Gressier, who is due to compete in the Allonnes cross, in Sarthe, this Sunday, was quick to congratulate Étienne Daguinos, who had also matched his half-marathon time three weeks ago in Valence. The Northerner published a story on his Instagram account. “ Congratulations for this new European record, you sent me into retirement but I will come out on April 13 in Brussels “, he promised, delighted to see the level of French athletes.
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