Jimmy Vicaut pulls out of European Championships

The 22-year-old topped the timesheets in Tuesday's 100 metre heats and was the only man in the field to have run under 10 seconds this season.

However, Vicaut was known to be carrying a thigh complaint in recent months and he has now called an end to his campaign.

"It still hurts. I will not take any risks," Vicaut told L'Equipe.

"It's no good. I prefer to rest and finish my rehabilitation and go on holiday. The season is over.

"I did everything to return [following his injury in June] and it did not pay off. We had to take the risk but, well, it did not happen."

Vicaut's withdrawal sees compatriot Christophe Lemaitre installed among the favourites for sprint gold in Zurich.