22nd European Athletics Championships - Day Three [Getty Images]

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - AUGUST 14: Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad of France takes his vest off as he approaches the finish line to claim gold ahead of Yoann Kowal of France in the Men's 3000 metres Steeplechase final during day three of the 22nd European Athletics Championships at Stadium Letzigrund on August 14, 2014 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

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