Monaco’s Téo Andant added another podium to his growing list of national achievements on Sunday, earning bronze in the men’s 400 metres at the French Elite Championships in Talence. 

Representing Monaco, the 26-year-old clocked 45.33 seconds in a competitive final at the Stade Pierre-Paul Bernard.

The race was won by defending champion Muhammad Abdallah Kounta in 45.12, with Yann Spillmann taking silver in 45.29. Andant finished closely behind, confirming his place among France’s top quarter-milers this season.

Andant has been a consistent presence in French athletics, with medals at both indoor and outdoor national championships. He holds a personal best of 45.18 seconds, set in Madrid in 2023. Trained by Marc Vecchio and based at the INSEP in Paris, Andant has also earned international relay medals, including a silver and French record in the 4 x 400 m relay at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest.

The 137th edition of the French Elite Championships featured 700 athletes competing across 38 events over three days. Alongside Andant’s bronze, highlights included Tom Campagne’s long jump victory and Gabriel Bordier’s world record in the 10,000m race walk.

The championships concluded on Sunday at the Stade Pierre-Paul Bernard in Talence. The 2026 edition of the French Elite Championships is already scheduled to take place in Aubière, near Clermont-Ferrand

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