Monaco’s Meeting Herculis EBS 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark event as a strong and ambitious French delegation prepares to take centre stage on July 11.
The French athletes are determined to make their mark at Herculis EBS 2025, showcasing their talent and challenging the world’s elite across a variety of track and field disciplines.
High-Intensity Middle Distance Action at Herculis EBS 2025
Kenya`s Emmanuel Wanyonyi
Gabriel Tual will be one of the standout performers at Herculis EBS 2025. The Olympic finalist from Bordeaux has been in exceptional form this season, ranked fifth globally in the 800m.
With a season-best time already under his belt, Tual aims to push his limits further, where he will face stiff competition from world leader Emmanuel Wanyonyi. This thrilling showdown could even threaten the meeting record set just last year.
On the women’s side, Agathe Guillemot returns to the Stade Louis II for Herculis EBS 2025, ready to light up the 1000m race. Having broken the French record in the 2000m at this very venue last year, Guillemot will face fierce competition from Australia’s Jessica Hull, promising a race full of sparks and excitement.
The men’s 3000m steeplechase will feature European champions Alexis Miellet and Djilali Bedrani, both eager to continue their strong form and secure top performances ahead of the World Championships later this year.
Jimmy Gressier, fresh off breaking his own French 5000m record, will also compete alongside teammate Yann Schrub. Both athletes have met Tokyo qualifying standards and are expected to deliver a powerful performance that will captivate the crowd.
Elite Hurdles and Field Events Highlight
Femke Bol
The 400m hurdles event always draws attention, and this year it will be no exception. European silver medallist Louise Maraval will seek to qualify for the World Championships, aided by the event’s star, Femke Bol.
In the high hurdles, French talents Sasha Zhoya and Wilhem Belocian will compete fiercely against international rivals, including Grant Holloway, who recently posted a season-best time.
In the field events, Thomas Gogois will aim to build on his European medal-winning form with a strong showing at Herculis EBS 2025. Meanwhile, heptathlete Auriana Lazraq-Khlass will compete in the shot put, gaining invaluable experience alongside reigning Olympic Champion Yemisi Ogunleye.
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With such a talented and motivated French team, the event promises to deliver unforgettable moments and thrilling competition, cementing its reputation as one of the premier athletics meetings on the global calendar.
Fans worldwide will be watching closely as the French wave looks to dominate the Rock.
