10:52 – Katarina Johnson-Thompson leads heptathlon
The British, with a jump of 6.40 metres, won 975 more points. Overall, she leads ahead of the Belgians Nafissatou Thiam (4,985 points) and Noor Vidts (4,926 points).
10:46 – 3rd place for the French!
Direct qualification for the French who finished in 3rd place in this series behind the United States and the British.
10:43 – Let’s go for the 4x400m
The French are in the first series and hope to reach the final despite the presence of the Americans and British.
10:38 – Another disappointment for Auriana Lazraq-Khlass
It’s tough for Auriana Lazraq-Khlass who jumps 5.59m with a margin of 51.7 centimetres on the board… Her back was against the wall.
10:35 – The 4x400m line-ups
In the women’s race (10:40 a.m.), the relay will be launched by Sounkamba Sylla before Shana Grebo, Alexe Deau and Amandine Brossier to finish. In the men’s race (11:17 a.m.), Muhammad Abdallah Kounta will launch the French relay before Gilles Biron, Téo Andant and Fabrisio Saidy.
10:24 – Auriana Lazraq-Khlass bites again
The Frenchwoman is close to zero in the long jump with a second attempt that is biting!
10:12 – Auriana Lazraq-Khlass bites her first attempt
It started badly for the Frenchwoman Auriana Lazraq-Khlass who missed her first attempt.
10:12 – Ranking update
The British Katarina Johnson-Thompson leads the way with 4,055 points, ahead of the Belgian Nafissatou Thiam (4,007 points) and the American Anna Hall (3,956 points). Auriane Lazraq-Khlass is 18th (3,640 points).
10:05 – Auriana Lazraq-Khlass to save honor
Far from her ambitions, the Frenchwoman will try to save her honor. “I am very disappointed, very sad, I went through all the states, a lot of sadness this (Thursday) morning especially because I missed my morning. Anger too, because I blamed myself, I am capable of much better. I wanted to be myself in the afternoon, I had a smile at the weight but I can’t change everything either, that’s why the performance was not there. But I finished with a good 200m, which shows that I am in shape and that when my head is there, it really does get better. So, we come back tomorrow (Friday) with a smile and the desire to share.”
09:54 – The French engaged
This Friday morning, new French athletes will defend their chances, including our two big chances for a medal:
- Auriana Lazraq-Khlass (long jump and javelin throw, heptathlon)
- Men’s and Women’s 4x400m Relay
- Gabriel Tual (800m, semi-final)
- Cyréna Samba-Mayela (100m hurdles, semi-final)
09:40 – The morning program
Here are the different athletics events to be found this Friday morning at the Stade de France:
- 10:05 – Heptathlon (F) • Long jump
- 10:40 – 4 x 400 m relay (F): 1st lap
- 11:05 – 4 x 400 m relay (M): 1st round
- 11:23 – Heptathlon (F) • Javelin throw (Group A)
- 11:30 – 800 m (H) • Semi-finals
- 12:05 – 100m hurdles (F) • Semi-finals
- 12:32 – Heptathlon (F) • Javelin throw (Group B)