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Jimmy Gressier once again proved why he remains one of Europe’s most dominant road runners after storming to his fourth French national 10km title in Troyes with a commanding time of 27:47.

In a race packed with intensity and quality, the French star delivered a performance full of control, confidence, and class, breaking away from the field to secure yet another national crown in emphatic fashion. Beyond the title itself, the victory also carried greater significance as Gressier comfortably achieved the qualifying standard for the upcoming European Athletics Championships, underlining his growing ambitions on the continental stage.

From the early stages of the race, Gressier dictated the rhythm with remarkable composure, showing the strength and endurance that have made him one of France’s finest distance athletes of his generation. His aggressive yet calculated pace eventually proved too much for the chasing pack as he powered through the streets of Troyes to another memorable triumph.

Finishing second was Simon Bédard of Haute Bretagne Athletics, who crossed the line in 28:34 after a determined effort to stay within touching distance of the champion. Just one second behind him came Abderrazak Charik of Racing Multi Athlon in 28:35, completing a highly competitive podium battle.

For Gressier, this latest victory further cements his legacy within French distance running. Winning one national title is impressive, but capturing four speaks volumes about his consistency, resilience, and relentless hunger to remain at the summit of the sport.

With the Birmingham European Championships now firmly in his sights, the French star looks sharper than ever — and if this performance in Troyes is any indication, he could soon be ready to challenge the very best in Europe once again.