Benoît Campion
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| National team | Équipe de France d'athlétisme |
| Born | 12 February 1998 Brest |
| Sport | |
| Country | France |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 800 metres, 1500 metres, Cross-country |
| University team | American International College |
| Club | Stade Brestois Athlétisme |
| Turned pro | 2024 |
| Coached by | Éric Kerjean (2012-2013)
Robert Cariou (2013-2018) Leo Mayo (2018-2020) Sébastien Gamel (2020...) |
| Achievements and titles | |
| World finals | World Champion at FISU Games |
| Personal bests |
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Medal record | |
Benoît Campion (born 12 February 1998) is a French track and field athlete, sponsored by New Balance[1] and member of the Stade Brestois Athlétisme[2]
He was the flag bearer at opening ceremony and he won a gold medal in the 1500 metres at the 2021 Summer World University Games.[3]
Biography[edit]
Young years[edit]
Benoît was born in Brest, Britanny, on the 12th February 1998.
Before he started track and field, he used to play football for the Stade Brestois 29.
After winning some cross-country races at school, he decided to stop playing football and starting athletics in 2012.
He joined the Stade Brestois Athlétisme.
2012-2018[edit]
Benoît showed very quickly his talent for running by winning some cross-country races[4] and doing great performances on the track.
He ran a 2'56''6 on his first 1000m[5]
2018-2020[edit]
After 2 years of studying medicine, he decides to focus on track and field and goes to the United Stades, becoming a student athlete at American International College.
2020[edit]
COVID-19 forces him to come back to France earlier, and prevents him from competing in the US.
2021[edit]
He joins the training group coached by Sébastien Gamel in Toulouse.
2022[edit]
Tricky season where Benoit struggles to beat his personal best.
2023[edit]
He improves a lot his level, smashing his PBs and becomes FISU World Champion on the 1500m.
2024[edit]
In January 2024, Benoit turns professional by signing a 4-year contract with New Balance[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ "À Brest, l'athlète Benoît Campion vise les JO de Paris 2024". Le Télégramme (in French). 2024-03-02. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ "Benoît Campion médaillé d'or lors des Jeux Mondiaux Universitaires". Le Télégramme (in French). 3 August 2023.
- ^ "les Biographies". bases.athle.fr. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ "les Résultats des Compétitions". bases.athle.fr. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-05-04.