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Jimmy Gressier came heartbreakingly close to breaking the world 5km record in front of his home crowd in Lille, falling just two seconds short while still smashing the European record. The French world champion's electric performance shows how close humanity is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in distance running.
Jimmy Gressier ran the third-fastest 5K in history at 12:51, coming within two seconds of the world record in Lille, France. Four runners shattered records in a day of historic racing that saw a 17-year-old Ethiopian break into the all-time top three.
World champion Jimmy Gressier ran a jaw-dropping 12:51 to break the European 5km record in Lille, missing the world record by just two seconds. The thrilling race saw three runners finish faster than the previous European best.
A legendary French bakery in Lille is sharing the story behind its unique thin, delicate waffles on International Waffle Day. Unlike their fluffy Belgian cousins, these gaufres have been a regional treasure for generations.
American ski champion Mikaela Shiffrin just became the first person ever to win 100 World Cup races. The 29-year-old clinched the milestone victory in a slalom race in Lillehammer, Norway, cementing her status as the greatest alpine skier of all time.