Jimmy Gressier
French long-distance runner From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
French long-distance runner From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jimmy Gressier (born 4 May 1997)[2] is a French middle- and long-distance runner. He won gold medals in the 5000 metres and 10,000 metres at the 2019 European Under-23 Championships. Gressier claimed four individual medals at the European Cross Country Championships, including three U23 titles. He is the European record holder for the 5 km road race.[3]
 Gressier at the 2022 European Athletics Championships | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 May 1997 Boulogne-sur-Mer, France[1] |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | France |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Middle-, Long-distance running |
| Club | Boulogne AC |
| Coached by | Dinielle Arnaud (2015–) |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | Road 5 km: 13:12 AR (Monaco 2023) |
Jimmy Gressier held European 5 km road race record of 13:18 from February 2020 until April 2022, when Italy's Yemaneberhan Crippa set a new continental best mark of 13:14. On 12 February 2023, Gressier regained his record at the Monaco Run – 5 km Herculis with a time of 13:12.[3]
Gressier is known for race finish celebrations. At the 2018 edition of the European cross country while in first place at the end of the U23 race he attempted a football player like knee slide but ended up falling flat on his face as he crossed the line. At the 2019 edition of the same race Gressier was so far clear of the other competitors that he walked across the line.
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