Abderrazak Charik, a French athlete of Algerian descent, delivered a standout performance at the 11th Paris Half-Marathon. He secured third place with a time of 58 minutes and 34 seconds, maintaining an impressive average speed of 20.49 km/h throughout the 20-kilometer course. Beyond his athletic result, Charik surprised spectators by performing a somersault at the finish line, showing remarkable energy after such a demanding race. The event, which hosted 35,000 runners, was won by Kenyan Daniel Tumaka Kosen. Born in Batna in 1997, Charik is a seasoned long-distance runner who has represented the French national team in several major international competitions.