2023-11-26 00:25:47
The day before the start of the 37th edition of the Fort-de-France International Half-marathon, activities continued in the city. Young athletes and seniors took part in running races on the Savanna.
On the seafront of Fort-de-France, hundreds of participants in the international half-marathon, which takes place this Sunday (November 26), came to collect their bibs to take part in one of the 4 races of this recognized event by the FFA (French Athletics Federation).
In Fort-de-France, participants in the International Half-marathon collect their bibs • ©Caroline Popovic
Finishing touches were underway at the start line and finish of the various events.
The last finishes before the start of the Fort-de-France International Half Marathon • ©Caroline Popovic
The Savanna was invaded by the young athletes of tomorrow. Children aged 7 to 12 took part in running races from 700m to 1400m, on a course marked out especially for the event.
The new generation of athletes on the starting line of the Savane de Fort-de-France • ©Caroline Popovic
Before setting off, the young people did a warm-up and quickly learned to control breathing and stress. The class was led by Lisa Cilla, a yoga teacher.
Yoga teacher, Lisa Cilla, led a warm-up class • ©Caroline Popovic
The young athletes were encouraged by Joël Jeannot and Coralie Balmy, the sponsor of the competition.
The young athletes are encouraged by Coralie Balmy and Joël Jeannot, the godmother and sponsor of the Fort-de-France International Half Marathon • ©Caroline Popovic
The seniors were there on the Savane to take a lap of the track.
The seniors took a lap around the track • ©Caroline Popovic
The trophies were distributed to the winners.
Joël Jeannot, sponsor of the Fort-de-France International Half-marathon, presented the trophies to the young athletes • ©Caroline Popovic
Professional athletes, specially invited to participate in the International Half Marathon, received their bibs.
The professional athletes received their bibs • ©Caroline Popovic
The public was able to applaud the young athletes and the great professionals who hope to win the 37th Fort-de-France Half-marathon.
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