They will be five Girondins in Munich. The official selection for the European Athletics Championships in Germany, from August 16 to 21, was unveiled this Thursday. For the 800 meters specialist, Gabriel Tual, there were no surprises. The US Talence athlete was sure to be on the trip after achieving the minimums this season (1’44″23) and finishing second in the French championships. Since then, the Tokyo Olympics finalist has finished 6th in the World Championships in Eugène, on July 23rd.
Tual without surprise on 800 meters
In sprint, the athlete from Stade Bordelais Ryan Zézé qualifies for 200 meters and on the 4×100 meter relay. This is his fifth senior selection. He will be accompanied on the relay by his club mate the young Pablo Matéo, 21 years old. They were both part of the collective at the last World Championships in Eugene.
Marie-Julie Bonnin for a first among the big ones
Also licensed at the Stade Bordelais, Tom Campagne, French champion in the length this winter, will take part in his first European Championships. He has achieved 8.06 meters this season. Pole vaulter Marie-Julie Bonnin qualifies for her first among the big boys. The Stade Bordelais athlete has cleared 4.52 meters this season, at the age of 20. Injured, the Girondin Pierre-Ambroise Bosse withdrew for the competition.