26 April, 2017

YES to the MEETING de PARIS and the combined events !

The combined events have been a discipline in a class of their own… to the great regret of their champion Kevin Mayer, who is still heavily involved in the promotion of his sport. However, he can rejoice today as there has been a major breakthrough with the French Athletics Federation registering a triathlon in the programme for the MEETING de PARIS for the very first time. A wish fulfilled then for Kevin Mayer and 5 other athletes, who will be able to take part in the event on 1st July 2017 in Charléty.

Last February, the triathlon put in an appearance at the INDOOR MEETING de PARIS and, boosted by the public success of the event and the enthusiastic feedback from participants, the organisers have decided to continue with this course. As a result, spectators will be able to follow the athletes as they battle it out in three events: 110m hurdles, Long jump and javelin throw. Points will be awarded per ranking to the scoring table. With just one month to go until the World Athletics Championships in London, for which Kevin Mayer has already qualified, this will also be a great opportunity to make the final adjustments amidst a festive atmosphere, with the public right behind the athletes.

The French Athletics Federation, organiser of the MEETING de PARIS, has begun to put together an exceptional line-up, with lots of nice surprises in store, which are sure to give the athletes of the French Team their due. Doubtless they will be keen to excel themselves in front of a home crowd, as they did last summer at the Olympic Games in Rio!