Pauline Stey nears podium at European Athletics Championships

French race walker Pauline Stey delivered a standout performance at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, finishing just five seconds shy of a podium position. During the race, Stey broke her own French record and demonstrated strong technical skill, finishing ahead of former favorite Antonella Palmisano, who ended in fifth place.

The race was led by Spain’s Maria Perez, who set a world record with a time of 1:30:06. While Stey narrowly missed a medal, her performance marks a significant achievement for French race walking on the European stage.