It will be like coming home, almost. Indeed, Jimmy Gressier is always quick to point out that he\u2019s originally from Boulogne-sur-Mer on France\u2019s north coast but feels very happy in the capital. \u201cI love Paris and the Charl\u00e9ty Stadium because each time I\u2019ve run there, I\u2019ve posted a good result and taken away some wonderful memories. The Parisian crowd always delivers,\u201d explains the reigning world champion in the 10,000 m. On 28 June, he\u2019ll be lining up for the 5,000 m in the City of Light\u2019s 13th district. <\/p>\n
This will be Gressier\u2019s third appearance in Charl\u00e9ty. In 2022, he finished in fourth place in a stifling heat. Last year was a repeat performance, though he improved on his own national record with a time of 12\u201951\u2019\u201959, a fitting prelude to a glorious summer season, which saw him take victory in the Diamond League in Zurich and then the Worlds in Tokyo. <\/p>\n
After processing his triumph in Japan (where he also secured a bronze medal in the 5,000 m), Jimmy Gressier is back this spring in dazzling form, as evidenced by his European 5 km road record, set in Lille on 4 April in 12\u2019\u201951. He\u2019ll be heading to Paris in late June with a clear aim: to run very, very fast, with his sights on outperforming his rivals and taking victory. The standout French track athlete of 2025 will be able to count on the full support of his fans as he goes for gold on what promises to be another crazy night, in a race where he will face off against the American Grant Fisher, who finished third in the 5,000m and 10,000m events at the 2024 Paris Olympics. <\/p>\n