The 2014 European champion in the 3,000 meter steeplechase continues his long-distance transformation. After two successful half-marathons this winter, Yoann Kowal ran his first 10,000 meters this Saturday evening, near Pacé, in Brittany. He finished 3rd in the race and first in France, in 28’05”. With this ranking and this time, the athlete from Dordogne Athletics qualifies for the 10,000 meter European Cup, which is being held on May 28, again in Pace.
After three years without selection, because of covid and injuries, I will wear the tricolor jersey again.
“It’s a great emotion, after three years without selection, because of the covid and injuries, I will wear the tricolor jersey again, savors the athlete at the microphone of France Bleu Périgord. In addition, it will be the day of my 35th birthday, a 44th selection for the France team on my birthday and in front of the French public.
Preparation for the London Marathon
However, the race did not go exactly as he had imagined. The hare started too slowly and Yoann Kowal had to take the race on his own to get back on the right timing bases. This final result shows that “the work is progressing”, confides the athlete. After ground work this winter, he is currently focusing on speed with the 10,000 meters. After the European Cup on May 28, he will take a few days off, before starting four months of preparation for his first marathon. It will be October 2 in London.