# 2026 European Athletics Championships – Birmingham > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-european-athletics-championships-birmingham > Updated: 2026-08-20T09:41:54.000Z. Sources: 341. Developments: 17. The 27th European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham concluded with Italy finishing at the top of the medal table, securing 22 medals (10 gold, 6 silver, and 6 bronze) and surpassing host nation Great Britain. This marks the second consecutive time Italy has led the continental standings, following their 2024 performance in Rome. Italy also led the points classification with 226 points. Italian success was bolstered by record-breaking performances in race walking. Massimo Stano claimed gold in the men’s race walk, setting a European record, while Sofia Fiorini secured gold in the women’s race walk with a new world record. Other decisive victories included Larissa Iapichino winning the women’s long jump, Leonardo Fabbri in shot put, and Andy Díaz Hernández in triple jump. The Italian men’s 4x400m relay team also achieved a historic first gold medal. Additionally, the Italian women’s 4x400m relay team secured a bronze medal. Great Britain finished second in the standings with 19 total medals (9 gold, 8 silver, 2 bronze), while Germany placed third with 21 total medals (6 gold, 10 silver, 5 bronze). British sprinter Amy Hunt made history by winning four gold medals in a single edition, including victories in the 100m, 200m, women’s 4x100m relay, and the mixed 4x100m relay. Team GB also achieved a perfect run in relay events, securing gold in all three sprint relays and silver in the three 4x400m relays. The championships saw 11 championship records set, including marks in the 10,000m and 800m disciplines. The event drew significant international media attention, with broadcasting reaching 35 countries. The event also faced a security disruption when a man was arrested for fraud in a restricted area, leading to temporary transport suspensions and the postponement of several medal ceremonies. ## Claims - Italy leads the medal tally at the European swimming championships with 38 medals. (disputed by 8 sources) - Amy Hunt won three gold medals in the 100m, 200m, and women's 4x100m relay. (disputed by 5 sources) - Amy Hunt won a record fourth gold medal at a single European Championships in the mixed 4x100m relay. (disputed by 3 sources) - Martinenghi won the gold medal in the 50m breaststroke with a time of 26.57 seconds. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Martinenghi achieved his fifth gold medal at the European Championships. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Sara Curtis won the bronze medal in the 50m freestyle with a time of 23.99 seconds, setting a new Italian record. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Sara Curtis has earned a total of five medals at the Paris 2026 European Championships. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Simone Cerasuolo won the silver medal in the 50m breaststroke. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Anita Gastaldi won the silver medal in the 200m medley with a time of 2:10.07. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Johannes Liebmann set a new world record in the men's 1500m freestyle with a time of 14:26.79. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Marcell Jacobs said he feels physically well and comparable to his 2021 Olympic form. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Filippo Di Mulo said Marcell Jacobs is the athlete to beat and is in excellent mental condition. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: European Athletics Championships 2026 held in Birmingham The 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham saw 11 championship records broken, with Amy Hunt leading Team GB to 19 medals and Italy topping the overall medal standings. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-athletics-championships-2026-held-in-birmingham ### 2026-08-17: Italy wins bronze in women's 4x400m at European Athletics 2026 The Italian women's 4x400m relay team won the bronze medal at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-wins-bronze-in-womens-4x400m-at-european-athletics-2026 ### 2026-08-17: Italy secures 65 medals at European swimming and athletics championships Italy secured 65 total medals at the European swimming and athletics championships, topping the athletics table and finishing second in swimming behind Great Britain. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-tops-medal-table-at-european-athletics-championships ### 2026-08-17: Amy Hunt wins four gold medals at European Athletics Championships Amy Hunt became the first athlete to win four gold medals at a European Athletics Championship in Birmingham, while the Czech Republic failed to secure any medals at the event. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amy-hunt-wins-four-golds-at-european-athletics-championships ### 2026-08-15: Italy tops medal standings at European Athletics Championships Italy has finished at the top of the medal standings at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, highlighted by gold medals from Larissa Iapichino and the men’s 4x400m relay team. 95 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/larissa-iapichino-advances-to-long-jump-final-at-european-athletics-championships ### 2026-08-14: European Athletics Championships: Amy Hunt sets record amid security disruption Amy Hunt set a record with four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, while a fraud arrest at Alexander Stadium caused security delays and postponed several medal ceremonies. 47 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/albany-residents-arrested-after-gbi-drug-seizure ### 2026-08-14: European Athletics Championships 2026 broadcast coverage Broadcasters ZDF and SRF are providing extensive live coverage of the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, including morning sessions and major evening finals. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-athletics-championships-2026-broadcast-coverage ### 2026-08-11: European Athletics Championships: Belgian athletes compete in Birmingham Belgian athletes compete at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, with Yanla Ndjip-Nyemeck placing seventh in the 100m hurdles and Elien Vekemans qualifying for the pole vault final. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-athletics-championships-belgian-athletes-compete-in-birmingham ### 2026-08-10: European Athletics Championships deliver historic wins in Birmingham The European Athletics Championships in Birmingham feature historic wins by Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Romell Govea, alongside standout performances in sprinting, long jump, and throwing events. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-athletics-championships-deliver-historic-wins-in-birmingham ### 2026-08-09: Birmingham European Athletics Championships see early medalists The European Athletics Championships in Birmingham feature Amy Hunt winning the women's 100m gold and Florian Bremm taking silver in the men's 5000m, alongside various European medalists. 91 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-athletics-championships-begin-in-birmingham-1 ### 2026-08-07: Ten Scottish athletes selected for European Athletics Championships Ten Scottish athletes have been named to the Great Britain and Northern Ireland squad for the European Athletics Championships at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ten-scottish-athletes-selected-for-european-athletics-championships ### 2026-08-06: European Athletics Championships to be held in Birmingham The 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham will host over 1,500 athletes, featuring global stars like Armand Duplantis and Miltiadis Tentoglou across 50 medal events. 93 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/birmingham-european-athletics-championships-schedule-and-standards ### 2026-08-05: Italy readies teams for 2026 European basketball and athletics championships Italy prepares its Under‑16 basketball squad for the August 2026 European Championship in Romania and its athletics team for the August 2026 European Championships in Birmingham, targeting race walking and mid‑ 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-readies-teams-for-2026-european-basketball-and-athletics-championships ### 2026-08-04: Greek athletes set record participation at European Championships in Birmingham A record 60 Greek athletes, including eight from Panathinaikos and six from GS Eleftherios Venizelos, will compete at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham (10‑16 Aug). 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-athletes-set-record-participation-at-european-championships-in-birmingham ### 2026-08-03: 2026 European Athletics Championships set for Birmingham, UK The 2026 European Athletics Championships will run 10‑16 August in Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium, featuring a record 1,645 athletes, €500,000 prize fund, and large Czech and Austrian squads. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/2026-european-athletics-championships-set-for-birmingham-uk ### 2026-07-31: Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships sees record 60‑athlete Greek team and 12‑member Cypriot squad The 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham (10‑16 Aug) feature a record 60‑athlete Greek team and a 12‑member Cypriot squad, with new rules cutting preliminary heats. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/birmingham-to-host-2026-european-athletics-championships-with-new-directsemifinal-rule ### 2026-07-30: Italy fields record 132 athletes for 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham Italy will send a record 132 athletes to the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham (10‑16 Aug). Highlights include Marcell Jacobs, new mixed relay, and Pastificio Felicetti as official pasta donor 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-sends-record-132athlete-squad-to-european-athletics-championships-in-birmingham --- Cite as: 2026 European Athletics Championships – Birmingham. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2026-european-athletics-championships-birmingham