Safir Ferrere, a young athlete from Carquefou, achieved his childhood dream by winning the U18 men's 800m title at the French Indoor Championships held in Val de Rueil, Normandy, on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Ferrere, representing Fibre élite running, was a pre-race favorite and confirmed his status by also posting the fastest time in the heats. He secured the championship with a time of 1'55''46, narrowly defeating his closest competitor, Louis Estublier, by just 11 centièmes. This victory marks a significant accomplishment for Ferrere, who expressed immense joy and relief after the race, despite his winning time being slightly slower than his personal best of 1'53''73 set in January.