# European Athletics Championships 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-athletics-championships-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-13T23:36:18.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 2026 European Athletics Championships are being held at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, featuring over 1,600 athletes.

Team Ireland has maintained a significant presence throughout the competition. Initial reports highlighted key competitors such as Rhasidat Adeleke in the women’s 200m, Kate O’Connor in the heptathlon, and Sarah Healy in the 1500m and 5000m events. Other notable participants included Nicola Tuthill, Sarah Lavin, and Sophie O’Sullivan.

By the fifth day of the championships, the Irish schedule expanded to include multiple events for Kate O’Connor in the heptathlon, as well as participation from the men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams. Additionally, Andrew Coscoran and Cathal Doyle were scheduled for the men’s 1500m, while Niamh Allen and Fiona Everard were set to compete in the women’s 10,000m final.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Irish athletes compete in day five of European Athletics Championships

Irish athletes, including Kate O’Connor, face a busy schedule on day five of the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/irish-athletes-compete-in-day-five-of-european-athletics-championships

### 2026-08-09: Team Ireland athletes compete at European Athletics Championships

Team Ireland athletes, including Rhasidat Adeleke and Sarah Healy, compete in the 2026 European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/team-ireland-athletes-compete-at-european-athletics-championships

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Cite as: European Athletics Championships 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-athletics-championships-2026