Allez!published at 10:34 British Summer Time 8 August
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at Stade de France
While we wait for KJT in the high jump element of the heptathlon, the track action captures our attention.
The home fans are particularly interested with France going in the second heat of the women's 4x100m relay.
The usual cries of 'Allez Les Bleues' greet the hosts being introduced before a hush of silence is ended by the starting gun.
The sprinters are carried round the track by a wave of noise.
The duel between Britain and France down the straight is a crowd pleaser, with the French fans more than happy with their team's efforts.
Moments later we hear shrieks from the Dutch team - they've just heard they've qualified as a fastest loser.