Pole vault, triathlon, capturing… Events to observe on Monday August 5 | EUROtoday
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UA brand new title for Cassandre Beaugrand? After the one obtained this Wednesday, July 31 within the particular person occasion, the gold medalist will likely be concerned within the blended triathlon relay. Alongside her, Léo Bergère, bronze medalist within the particular person occasion, in addition to Emma Lombardi and Pierre Le Corre, each fourth. “There were some disappointed people in the team with two fourth places, so I think they only want one thing, to go for the gold medal,” declared an bold Cassandre Beaugrand after her title. The occasion begins at 8 a.m. with a dip within the Seine from the Pont Alexandre-III.
The pole vault remaining will start at 7pm. The massive favorite Armand Duplantis will likely be trying to beat his world file of 6.24 metres, carried by the spectators on the Stade de France who already inspired him through the {qualifications} on Saturday 3 August. “It's the craziest atmosphere I've ever seen,” he stated after clearing 5.75 metres. Neither Renaud Lavillenie, who didn’t qualify for the Games, nor Thibaut Collet, who was eradicated within the heats, will participate within the remaining.
A brand new medal in capturing?
In capturing, within the pace occasion, Clément Bessaguet is an opportunity for a podium, or perhaps a title. Double European champion and world medallist, he solely lacks the Olympic podium to finish his assortment. We will even should keep watch over the efficiency of Jean Quiquampoix, reigning Olympic champion within the self-discipline. This can be the second French medal in capturing, after the silver obtained by Camille Jedrzejewski in 25-metre capturing.
This Monday, August 5, additionally marks the beginning of the observe biking competitions. On the velodrome of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, the French may have good possibilities of medals all week lengthy.
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