Last weekend, Stade Pierre-Paul Bernard de Talence vibrated to the rhythm of sports exploits at the French athletics championships. Among the major protagonists of this event, Team Bordeaux shone in a thousand lights, offering the public a high -level performance festival. Between personal records, national titles and qualifications for the Tokyo Worlds, the Bordeaux athletes have confirmed their reference status on the French scene.
Titles that confirm national supremacy
The star of the French sprint, Ryan Zézé, marked the spirits by achieving a spectacular double. Already known for his regularity at the highest level, he won the title of champion of France over 100 meters for the first time in his career, before confirming his domination over 200 meters, an test of which he is now a triple holding of the title. With dazzling speed and impeccable technical mastery, Zézé stands out as one of the country’s most dreaded sprinters.
At the women’s pole, the defending world champion Marie-Julie Bonnin has once again demonstrated her immense talent. She took hold of the national title by crossing a height synonymous with minima for the Tokyo World Championships. His victory, acquired with confidence, testifies to his ambition and his determination to stay at the top of the discipline.
The long jump competition also offered its share of emotions with Tom Campagne, which made a monumental leap at 8.27 meters. This jump, a new personal record, allowed him not only to win gold, but also to validate his qualification for Tokyo. A performance that illustrates its constant progression and its potential to shine on the international scene.
Bordeaux-Athlé at the top of French clubs
Beyond individual exploits, the collective force of Bordeaux Athlé was radiant. With an impressive total of 11 medals on the whole weekend, the club has established itself as the best in France during these championships. This success is based on a background work carried out by coaches, preparers, volunteers and all the structure, which works tirelessly to develop athletics in Bordeaux.
The athletes themselves did not fail to greet the decisive role of the support of the city and local infrastructure. Their success is the fruit of an efficient sports ecosystem, where passion and rigor combine to achieve excellence.
Cap on the Tokyo Worlds
If the French championships were a highlight of the season, the horizon is already turning to Japan. From September 13 to 21, Marie-Julie Bonnin and Tom Campaign will wear the colors of France and Bordeaux to the world championships. Ryan Zézé, he still has a few weeks to reach the required minimums – go under the 10 seconds mark in the 100 m and under the 20”07 to the 200 m – to join his teammates in Tokyo.
The city of Bordeaux, proud of its representatives, addresses them all its congratulations and encouragement for this global deadline. After such a brilliant weekend in Talence, there is no doubt that the Bordeaux team has a bright future ahead of it, ready to write new pages of sports history.
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