The European Junior Championships began yesterday Thursday in Rieti, Italy.

During the first day devoted primarily to the playoffs and qualifications, the Franco-Togolese Akakpo Stella made a perfect prestation.

The sprinter obtruded on 100m consolidating her status as favorite in the discipline. The Togolese won the playoffs in 11” 26 thereby improving her personal best.
“The clock is not tip top compared to what I’ve done in the playoffs. I wanted to get closer to the junior record of France “regretted Akakpo Stella, who will be the big favorite for the final on Friday. “I will remain suspicious. Anything can happen in the final, as a bad start for example. “