Isild Drouet Wins Silver at European U18 Pole Vault Championships
- Julie Bourgis won the gold medal in the girls' U18 pole vault at the European Athletics U18 Championships on July 20, 2026, setting a new championship record of...
- Julie Bourgis claimed the gold medal by clearing 4.40 meters, a height that establishes a new record for the European U18 Championships.
- The result ensures Bourgis' place at the top of the podium for this edition of the championships, surpassing previous marks set in the competition's history.
Julie Bourgis won the gold medal in the girls’ U18 pole vault at the European Athletics U18 Championships on July 20, 2026, setting a new championship record of 4.40 meters. France secured a one-two finish in the event, with Isild Drouet taking the silver medal.
Julie Bourgis Sets European U18 Championship Record
Julie Bourgis claimed the gold medal by clearing 4.40 meters, a height that establishes a new record for the European U18 Championships. The victory marks a dominant performance for the French athlete in the youth category of the pole vault.
The result ensures Bourgis’ place at the top of the podium for this edition of the championships, surpassing previous marks set in the competition’s history.
French Podium Sweep with Isild Drouet
France achieved a “doublé” in the final, meaning two athletes from the same nation occupied the top two positions. Isild Drouet earned the silver medal, finishing as the vice-champion of the event.
The combined success of Bourgis and Drouet highlights France’s current strength in the U18 pole vault discipline within the European circuit.