European Athletics Championships 2026 held in Birmingham

The 2026 European Athletics Championships, held at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, England, featured record-breaking performances and significant achievements for Team GB. The event saw 11 championship records set, including long-standing marks in the 10,000m and 800m disciplines.

British sprinter Amy Hunt led the national team, securing four gold medals across individual and relay events. Team GB finished the championships with 19 medals, including a perfect run in the relay events where they secured gold in all three sprint relays and silver in the three 4x400m relays.

Italy led the overall medal standings with 22 medals. The championships drew extensive international media attention, with broadcasting reaching 35 countries and achieving high market shares for national broadcasters in the UK, Italy, Finland, and Norway.