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Jesús David Delgado qualifies for 400m hurdles final
Spanish athlete Jesús David Delgado, known as ‘El Flako’, has qualified for the 400m hurdles final at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Delgado secured his spot by finishing third in his semifinal heat with a time of 48.37 seconds.
Delgado, the current Spanish national record holder in the event with a time of 48.11 seconds, will face top European competitors in the final, including Norway's Karsten Warholm. The 27-year-old athlete, coached by Álex Codina, expressed satisfaction with his performance while noting room for improvement as he aims for a medal.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Jesús David Delgado qualified for the 400m hurdles final at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The athlete holds the Spanish national record for the 400m hurdles with a time of 48.11 seconds. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Delgado finished third in his semifinal with a time of 48.37 seconds. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Delgado is coached by Álex Codina. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · www.hsbnoticias.com