By Neil Silver, PA Sport in Paris

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Jonathan Edwards shed more tears of emotion in the Stade de France today as he was presented with a trophy to mark his golden era as the king of the triple jump.

Britain's Olympic champion and world record holder brought down the curtain on his fabulous 15 years in athletics when he retired after the triple jump final at the World Championships here on Monday.

Edwards failed to win a medal as the emotions caught up with him on that evening, but he made it on to the top of the podium this afternoon as he was presented with a farewell trophy by Lamine Diack, president of the IAAF.

The spectators in the stadium rose to give Edwards a warm ovation in recognition of his achievements in the sport, and there were tears in his eyes as he waved to the crowd - just as there were when he bowed out of the sport on Monday.

"To receive an award and also get such an ovation from the French people is very special," said Edwards.

"When I won medals I had to stand here and receive awards, but nobody had to give me this so it is fantastic and I am very grateful."

Edwards, 37, has already embarked on one of his new jobs, as he remained in Paris to join the BBC Television commentary team giving his expert analysis on these championships.