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Jimmy Gressier, born on May 4, 1997, in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, is a prominent French middle- and long-distance runner known for his aggressive racing style and charismatic finishes. Initially a football enthusiast, Gressier transitioned to athletics at age 16 and quickly ascended the ranks of European distance running. He gained early recognition by securing three consecutive U23 titles at the European Cross Country Championships from 2017 to 2019, along with a 5000m/10,000m double gold at the 2019 European U23 Championships . In 2025, Gressier achieved a significant milestone by winning his first senior international title, claiming gold in the men's half marathon at the European Running Championships in Leuven with a time of 59:45 . Gressier holds multiple national and European records. In 2024, he set the French national record for the 5000m with a time of 12:54.97 and the 10,000m with 26:58.67 . He also reclaimed the European 5 km road race record in 2023 with a time of 13:12, and in 2025, he became the first European to run the distance in under 13 minutes, clocking 12:57 in Lille. Known for his showmanship, Gressier often celebrates his victories with flair, such as leaping over the finish line tape. His dynamic presence on the track and roads has made him a standout figure in European athletics.
5 Kilometres Road
12:57
3/16/2025
5000 Metres
12:54.92
2/14/2025
3000 Metres
Millrose Games
7:30.18
2/8/2025
Road Race
20:38
12/8/2024
10,000 Metres
The XXXIII Olympic Games
26:58.67
8/2/2024

The World XC Championships return to the U.S. for the first time since 1992, with Saturday’s races in Tallahassee offering a chance to reignite global attention on the best distance runners in the world.
How to watch: The races will be broadcast on Peacock (starting at 9:35 a.m.) and will be televised on CNBC (starting at 10 a.m. ET).
Schedule (All times ET):
You can read our full race preview here.
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Mixed Relay Preview:
Favorites: Kenya w/ Reynold Cheruiyot
Challengers:
Senior Women’s Race:
Star Power Dip: No Beatrice Chebet (pregnancy), no Olympic or World medalists from 5000m/10,000m entered.
Top Teams:
Senior Men’s Race:
Deepest Field Post-COVID: 145 entrants
Title contenders:
Team USA Outlook:
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World Athletics
2 days ago
Join us for the official live press conference of the World Athletics Cross Country Championships, featuring World Athletics President Sebastian Coe alongside Local Organising Committee Co-Chairs Amanda Heidecker and Taylor Wheaton. They will be joined by a star-studded line-up including: Paul Tergat, five-time World Cross Country champion; Jimmy Gressier, 2025 10,000 m world champion; Jess Hull, 2024 Olympic silver medallist and 2025 World bronze medallist; Weini Kelati Frezghi, USA national cross country champion; and Jacob Kiplimo, 2023 and 2024 World Cross Country champion. Subscribe to our channel - https://www.youtube.com/worldathletics ⭐️ Watch exclusive videos on Inside Track - https://worldathletics.org/videos ⭐️ ⭐️ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/WorldAthletics ⭐️ ⭐️ Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WorldAthletics/ ⭐️ ⭐️ Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/worldathletics/ ⭐️ ⭐️ Follow us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@worldathletics/ ⭐️ Make sure you subscribe for athletics highlights, interviews with the athletes, training tips and more!

Jimmy Gressier has delivered some unforgettable moments at the SPAR European Cross Country Championships. SUBSCRIBE to our channel for the best European Athletics videos and highlights: https://www.youtube.com/europeanathletics Follow European Athletics: https://www.european-athletics.com/ https://www.instagram.com/europeanathletics/ https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanAthletics https://twitter.com/EuroAthletics https://www.tiktok.com/@europeanathletics #Athletics #EuropeanAthletics #TrackandField

Jimmy Gressier has delivered some unforgettable moments at the SPAR European Cross Country Championships. SUBSCRIBE to our channel for the best European Athletics videos and highlights: https://www.youtube.com/europeanathletics Follow European Athletics: https://www.european-athletics.com/ https://www.instagram.com/europeanathletics/ https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanAthletics https://twitter.com/EuroAthletics https://www.tiktok.com/@europeanathletics #Athletics #EuropeanAthletics #TrackandField

Jimmy GRESSIER
about 1 month ago
⭐️ Pour l’éternité ⭐️ Champion du monde Épisode 2 Découvrez l’incroyable parcours de Jimmy Gressier dans cette série d'épisodes retraçant sa route vers le sommet du demi-fond mondial. Épisode 2 – Champion du Monde Des séances d’entraînement intenses, la rigueur du quotidien et la détermination d’un athlète prêt à tout pour écrire l’histoire. Plongez dans les coulisses d'un titre unique de CHAMPION DU MONDE.

European Athletics
about 2 months ago
The 2018 Men's U23 SPAR European Cross Country Championships full race replay, where one of the sport's great entertainers, France's Jimmy Gressier, performs one of the most famous and funniest finishes to a race EVER! SUBSCRIBE to our channel for the best European Athletics videos and highlights: https://www.youtube.com/europeanathletics Follow European Athletics: https://www.european-athletics.com/ https://www.instagram.com/europeanathletics/ https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanAthletics https://twitter.com/EuroAthletics https://www.tiktok.com/@europeanathletics #Athletics #EuropeanAthletics #TrackandField

European Athletics
about 2 months ago
Re-live the SPAR 2016 U20 European Cross Country Championships race. The race turned out to have 4 future global champions taking part - Jakob Ingebrigtsen who was just 16 years old, Alex Yee, Jimmy Gressier and Josh Kerr. SUBSCRIBE to our channel for the best European Athletics videos and highlights: https://www.youtube.com/europeanathletics Follow European Athletics: https://www.european-athletics.com/ https://www.instagram.com/europeanathletics/ https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanAthletics https://twitter.com/EuroAthletics https://www.tiktok.com/@europeanathletics #Athletics #EuropeanAthletics #TrackandField

Jimmy GRESSIER
2 months ago

⭐️ Pour l’éternité ⭐️ Champion du monde Épisode 1 Découvrez l’incroyable parcours de Jimmy Gressier dans cette série d'épisodes retraçant sa route vers le sommet du demi-fond mondial. Épisode 1 – Une déception des Championnats de France qui change une vie Des séances d’entraînement intenses, la rigueur du quotidien et la détermination d’un athlète prêt à tout pour écrire l’histoire. Plongez dans les coulisses de la Diamond League de Paris, où Jimmy réalise le record de France du 5000m, puis suivez-le à Monaco, face aux meilleurs mondiaux. Mais le chemin vers la gloire n’est jamais linéaire… Lors des Championnats de France, Jimmy termine 2ᵉ — une déception amère, mais aussi le carburant qui alimente son rêve ultime : devenir un jour champion du monde.

L’OR OU RIEN – Jimmy Gressier, entre records et consécration européenne Dans cet épisode , plongez au cœur du début de saison incroyable de Jimmy Gressier . De son record d’Europe du 5 km route à Lille en 12’57 à son titre de Champion d’Europe du semi-marathon à Bruxelles, revivez les moments clés de ses performances . Suivez Jimmy durant le 5km de Lille, son stage à Font-Romeu et les championnats d'Europe à Bruxelles. #jimmygressier #sports #europeanrecord #running

Re-live the men's half marathon at the 2025 European Running Championships in Brussels-Leuven featuring the in-form Jimmy Gressier who has broken two European records already this year. Can he win his first senior gold medal in the half marathon at the inaugural European Running Championships? SUBSCRIBE to our channel for the best European Athletics videos and highlights: https://www.youtube.com/europeanathletics Follow European Athletics: https://www.european-athletics.com/ https://www.instagram.com/europeanathletics/ https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanAthletics https://twitter.com/EuroAthletics https://www.tiktok.com/@europeanathletics #Athletics #EuropeanAthletics #TrackandField

European Athletics
9 months ago

European Athletics
9 months ago

European Athletics
9 months ago

Direction les États-Unis pour une aventure sportive unique ! Suivez Jimmy Gressier dans son périple entre Boston et New York, à la découverte des stades et pistes emblématiques de la côte Est américaine. Cet épisode vous plonge au cœur de l’expérience d’un coureur français sur le sol américain.