It was the most highly awaited event of the Meeting Areva. And the spectators in the Stade de France weren’t disappointed. Even though they would have doubtless preferred victory to go to Christophe Lemaitre...

The Frenchman secured third place in 10''08, behind the American duo Tyson Gay (9''99) – Justin Gatlin (10''03). Christophe Lemaitre, disappointed with his time, had his heart set on running sub-10 seconds for the first time this season (his season’s best in 2012 stands at 10''04), but there was nothing he could do against the Americans, despite a good end to the race. Gay, totally recovered from his hip operation, secured a fine revenge over Gatlin, who beat him last week during the American trials. This trio should hit the track together in 29 days’ time during the Olympic 100m series...