An array of track stars in spikes will be making headlines on July 11th as the Herculis EBS 2025 meeting transforms the Louis-II Stadium into an arena of elite athletic firepower. Forget the red carpet, this is a gold medal runway.
Olympic and World Champions Flock to Louis II Stadium
Several reigning Olympic and World champions have RSVPed “oui” to Monaco’s premier track and field event, meaning this meet is a blockbuster sporting event, Fast, Fierce & Flying.
Here’s an advance peek at the star-studded cast:
Julien Alfred: The Sprint Queen Returns
From the island of Saint Lucia to becoming among the fastest women in the world, Julien Alfred will show up with an opportunity to break another record. After already scorching the track with a 10.83 or faster she’s got Marion Jones’s contested 1998 meeting record of 10.72 in her sights. If you blink, you could literally miss it!
Paulino & Ogunleye: Power, Grace, and a Touch of Fire
In the 400m, Marileidy Paulino brings supernatural speed. She’s already clocked 49.12 this season, and with her 200m game also on fire after setting a national record of 22.38, she’s the woman to watch.
Meanwhile, in the shot put circle, Yemisi Ogunleye is laser-focused. The World and Olympic contender has just returned to competition after earning indoor European silver. she’s ready to shake the turf at Louis II with the World Championships just 2 months away.
Holloway against The Clock (and Everyone Else)
You can’t mention the 110m hurdles without invoking Grant Holloway, part hurdler, part magician. He’s won in Monaco twice before, and he’s back to reclaim his groove after a bumpy start to the season.
Wanyonyi Wants It All
In the 800m, Emmanuel Wanyonyi isn’t just aiming for victory, he is young enough to make history. After running 1:41.95 in Stockholm with apparent ease, the 21 year-old Kenyan prodigy might just rewrite the Monaco record books. In his eye is the meeting record set last year at 1:41.46.
Duplantis & Kerr: Leaping Legends
Add Mondo Duplantis, the pole vault king who casually set his 12th world record of 6.28m and Hamish Kerr, the Olympic high jump medallist and World Indoor champion. Expect aerial acrobatics bar none with plenty of adrenaline.
Athletics for a Better World — and for a Breathtaking Night
Herculis EBS is not just about medals, it has been recognized by World Athletics and Athletics for a Better World for its sustainability and excellence, proving that when Monaco does track and field, it’s not only spectacular but meaningful.
Broadcast on L’Equipe in France
The action will be broadcast on L’Équipe (channel 21 in France). Settle in for the summer’s most thrilling night of athletics.
In Monaco, July 11. The stars align, the records begin to tremble, and the world will be watching. Let the games begin.
