Félix Bour (born 25 March 1994) is a French long-distance runner. He competed at the 2024 Olympic Games.[1]

Félix Bour
Personal information
Born (1994-03-25) 25 March 1994 (age 32)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)
Long distance running, Cross country running

Career

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In September 2021, he was runner-up at the French senior cross country championships.[2] He won the gold medal with the France team at the 2021 European Cross Country Championships in Dublin, Ireland, where he also placed eighth overall in the individual race.[3]

In March 2023, he became French champion in the 10 km event ahead of Valentin Gondouin, his time of 28:02 moved him the fifth on the French all-time list.[4]

In May 2024, he became French champion over 10,000 metres.[5] In 2024, he ran a marathon personal best of 2:06::46 in Valencia, Spain. He ran in the marathon at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, placing fiftieth overall.[6]

In January 2025, he finished in second place at the Seville half marathon, achieving a personal best of 1:00.00.[7] In March 2025, he won his first French elite cross-country championship title.[8] He won the bronze medal at the 2025 European 10,000m Cup in May 2025 in Pacé, France.[9]

References

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  1. "Felix Bour". World Athletics. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  2. Humbert, Aymeric (September 4, 2021). "Vice-champion of France, Barisien Félix Bour took care of his finish". estrepublicain.fr. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  3. "European Cross Country Championship: France crowned team champion, Gressier in bronze". sudouest.fr. December 12, 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  4. "French 10km Championships: Félix Bour, a great birthday present". athle.fr. 10 March 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  5. Donneux, Romain (May 4, 2024). "Félix Bour wins the title of French 10,000m champion alone". lequipe.fr. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  6. Lampin, Julien (10 August 2024). "Difficult Olympic marathon but dream come true for Félix Bour". Sport Club.
  7. "VINCENT NYAMONGO SETS NEW RECORD IN SPAIN". ke.nrg. 27 Jan 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  8. "Félix Bour and Léonie Périault dominate the French Cross Country Championships". L'Équipe. 2 March 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  9. "Historic win for Ireland! Efrem Gidey wins men's race at European 10,000m Cup". European Athletics. 24 May 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.