A big blue wave at the Stade de France

French athletes have always felt at home in the Stade de France. Since the event began, the organisers have given them pride of place on the track and on the event poster, year on year. The 2016 edition of the MEETING de PARIS, the twelfth leg of the IAAF Diamond League will continue the tradition, whilst giving it a whole new depth. On Saturday 27 August, it will be party-time for the Blues in the Ile de France arena as they are welcomed back from the Games in Rio Janeiro by their home supporters. The evening is sure to have a communion-like air as the Olympic heroes are celebrated with pomp and pride.

[Translate to English:] Le MEETING de PARIS s'affiche en tête

Welcome to the MEETING de PARIS !

A new look and a novel date… The MEETING de PARIS is evolving and retains its vocation of offering the general public “athletics at its best”. A great show, top-level performances from athletes just back from the Olympic stadium in Rio – the meeting has got what it takes to inspire spectators to hit the road to the Stade de France on 27 August 2016.

MEETING AREVA on the podium !

It’s know official, the Parisian stage of IAAF Diamond League organised in the Stade de France has become third meeting in the world, behind Monaco and Eugene, according to the 2015 ranking established by all-athletics.com.

The world record will wait, but not the performances

Even though the Stade de France will have to wait at least another year to enjoy its first world record, the athletes shone at this MEETING AREVA, racking up a series of best performances in the world this year.

Powell and Vicaut round off the MEETING AREVA in style

Asafa Powell beat his season’s best in the 100m to take the win at the MEETING AREVA, whilst Jimmy Vicaut, second, equalled the European record.

No record for the Ethiopians

Whilst they were openly targeting the world 5,000m record, Ethiopians Genzebe Dibaba and Almaz Ayana failed in their bid.

The Greek celebrates, Lavillenie disappointed

Greek Konstantinos Filippidis stood out in the pole vault competition at the MEETING AREVA, thus depriving Renaud Lavillenie, just fifth, of a seventh victory at the Stade de France.

Spotakova comes back on top

With a throw of 64.42m, Olympic champion, Czech Barbora Spotakova, has won the javelin competition at the MEETING AREVA.

Tsyplakov the surprise star

Whilst one might have been expecting Qatari Mutaz Essa Barshim to shine, ultimately it was the Russian Daniil Tsyplakov who won the high jump competition at the MEETING AREVA.