A record night at the Stade de France?

With 49 days till the start of the World Championships in Beijing (22-30 August), everybody who’s anybody in international athletics has set a date for the MEETING AREVA, at the Stade de France in Paris, for the eighth stage of the Diamond League 2015. Despite the heatwave, the many spectators are in for a veritable feast for the eyes thanks to the athletes’ performances. A world record may even tumble!

[Translate to English:] Six défis pour les Français !

Press brief : Raphael HOLZDEPPE

"I love to compete here in Paris because the audience is great.

Press brief: Aries MERRITT

"I still have a lot to work on.

Press point : David OLIVER

"It’s pretty cool to be the US Champion, it’s probably the third hardest event to win after the Olympics and the World Championships.

Press brief : Pascal MARTINOT-LAGARDE

"It’s always very special to be here.

Press brief : Jimmy VICAUT

"Since Rome (9.98) I feel good.

Press point : Almaz AYANA

"I have a special connexion with Paris because I have already won here.

Press brief : Mutaz Essa BARSHIM

"I was happy with the start of my season, the best ever with very good jumps.

Press brief : Kirani JAMES

"I’ve been doing all the right things this season.