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2026 European Athletics Championships – Birmingham

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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). ~~Individual achievements also defined the championships.~~ 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. ~~While Slovakia secured~~ Team GB also achieved a ~~historic~~ perfect run in relay events, securing gold ~~through Emma Zapletalová,~~ in all three sprint relays and silver in the ~~Czech athletics delegation failed to secure a single medal.~~ 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.

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