Yoann Kowal (born 28 May 1987) is a French middle and long-distance runner.

His father Daniel held the national title in the 3000 m steeplechase, and his mother Nadine was a French duathlon champion.

[3] Kowal won his first senior title in unusual circumstances at the 2014 European Athletics Championships in Zürich.

After initially finishing second in the 3000 metres steeplechase, Kowal was upgraded to the gold medal position when race winner and French teammate Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad was disqualified for removing his shirt in the home straight.

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