Greek athletes compete at European Athletics Championships in Birmingham

Greek athletes are competing prominently at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. In the women’s pole vault, veteran Katerina Stefanidi has qualified for her seventh European final, joined by Ariadni Adamopoulou.

In the men’s disciplines, Emmanouil Karalis enters the pole vault qualifiers following a highly successful three-year period that includes an Olympic bronze medal. He is joined in the qualifiers by Giannis Rizos.

Other key Greek participations include Antonis Merlos and Andrea Mita, who both advanced to the high jump final. Elina Jenko is competing in the javelin qualifiers, aiming for a 61.00m mark to secure direct entry, while Anastasia Dragomirova begins her heptathlon campaign. Additionally, Dimitris Pavlidis has qualified for the men’s discus final.