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<h2>European Athletics Championships&nbsp;</h2>
As the jewel in the crown of events organised by European Athletics, the biennial European Athletics Championships are the showcase of the very best that the continental branch of the sport has to offer.
Hosts Italy had their best ever European Athletics Championships in Roma 2024, topping the medal table with eleven gold medals and 24 medals in total. This was the best ever European Athletics Championships by a host nation, surpassing the 20 medals won by Germany when Berlin staged the 2018 European Athletics Championships.
Among the many highlights from the host nation, Leonardo Fabbri and Gianmarco Tamberi broke the championship records in the shot put and high jump respectively while Nadia Battocletti sprinted to victory in both the 5000m and 10,000m. Lamont Marcell Jacobs retained his European 100m title and contributed to Italy's electric victory in the 4x100m while Yemaneberhan Crippa won half marathon gold and led Italy to the team title.
From an international standpoint, Croatia's Sandra Elkasevic won a historic seventh successive European discus title to become the first athlete in championship history to win seven gold medals. Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen also became the first male athlete, at 23, to win six gold medals at the European Athletics Championships courtesy of his third 1500/5000m double.&nbsp;
In total, an incredible 15 championship records were set in Roma 2024. The full results from the championships can be found <a href="https://european-athletics.directus.app/assets/fe31f746-d9d1-4555-8899-d095f5843ff0/Results%20Book%20-%20European%20Athletics%20Championships%202024.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.
The 2026 European Athletics Championships will be held in Birmingham, Great Britain&nbsp; on 10-16 August.&nbsp;

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"Athletics is my mission." Yaroslava Mahuchikh | Ignite

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My Moment | Femke Bol on Munich 2022

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My fire | Nick Griggs

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Munich 2022 | Women's 4x400m race replay

Munich 2022 | Day seven highlights

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Munich 2022 | Day one highlights

Yemaneberhan Crippa has confirmed he will return once more to the European championships, held in Birmingham this summer, but is yet to decide which event he will contest in.
The Italian took gold on home soil in 2024 in the half marathon, and gold in the 10,000m the edition prior in Munich, but is reportedly deciding between the 10,000m or marathon.
If Crippa competes in the 10,000m at Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships, it is believed he will then race in a marathon in the autumn.
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This year he opened his season with a win in the Naples Half Marathon, storming to 59:01 in February.
He then took a win in the Paris Marathon last weekend with a 2:05.18 clocking, the third fastest time by a European this year for the first marathon win of his career.

Crippa confirms he will compete at Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships

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Organisers of the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships have today&nbsp;(16 April) confirmed&nbsp;that tickets&nbsp;will be&nbsp;released in the popular home straight at Alexander Stadium, as work continues to maximise every available seat for fans at the UK&rsquo;s first-ever staging of the Championships.&nbsp;
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Demand for tickets continues to exceed expectations and, to ensure supporters can be part of this landmark moment for the West Midlands and for athletics, the release of&nbsp;newly unlocked&nbsp;home straight seating now provides additional availability for previously sold-out Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening sessions, as well as across all sessions from 10&ndash;16 August.&nbsp;
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Packed with medal events, the Friday,&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;and Sunday evening sessions will give fans the chance to see some of Europe&rsquo;s biggest stars in action, including Mondo Duplantis,&nbsp;Nadia&nbsp;Battocletti,&nbsp;Josh Kerr, Femke Bol, Mattia Furlani, Isaac Nader, Keely&nbsp;Hodgkinson&nbsp;and Georgia Hunter Bell, among many others.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="Paragraph SCXW198578983 BCX0">Times added to event timetable</h2>
Timings have also now been added to the&nbsp;<a class="Hyperlink SCXW198578983 BCX0" href="https://www.birmingham26.com/home/competitions/european-athletics-championships/timetable" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Birmingham 2026 Championships&nbsp;timetable</a>, helping&nbsp;fans plan which&nbsp;events&nbsp;they&rsquo;d&nbsp;like to see, and when.&nbsp;
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Cherry Alexander, Birmingham26 Championship Director,&nbsp;said:&nbsp;&ldquo;It&rsquo;s&nbsp;fantastic to be able to announce more home straight seats for fans to be part of history in the making in Birmingham this summer.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;The home straight offers truly unmissable moments, and with just under four months to go until the UK hosts the European Athletics Championships for the first time, fans now have the chance to secure some of the&nbsp;very best&nbsp;views in the stadium.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Demand for tickets has been huge, and next week&rsquo;s&nbsp;ticket&nbsp;sales&nbsp;will move very quickly, so I&rsquo;d encourage fans to sign up for a ticket alert to avoid missing out.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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To help build momentum, former European medallists Darren Campbell and Ashleigh Nelson joined the Birmingham 2026 team at Alexander Stadium to reflect on their careers and share their excitement about Birmingham hosting the European Athletics Championships.&nbsp;
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Darren Campbell, 3x European champion, Olympic gold and Olympic and World Championship silver medallist, said: &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve&nbsp;spent much of my career staring down the home straight and&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;the place where dreams can be made or crushed in the blink of an eye. You&nbsp;can&rsquo;t&nbsp;get closer to the action and&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;fantastic that these seats have been released, giving more fans the opportunity to grab some of the best seats in the house.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Competing in front of a home crowd is something I know the&nbsp;Novuna&nbsp;GB &amp; NI athletes will thrive on. With the crowd driving them on, it promises to be&nbsp;a truly exciting&nbsp;event, and&nbsp;I&rsquo;m&nbsp;really looking forward to seeing Europe&rsquo;s best athletes compete at Alexander Stadium.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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Ashleigh Nelson, European champion, double World Championship medallist and Commonwealth Games gold medallist said:&nbsp; &ldquo;It&rsquo;s&nbsp;fantastic that the European Athletics Championships are coming to Birmingham.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Athletes and fans alike will be incredibly excited to experience the championships at Alexander&nbsp;Stadium and&nbsp;having medalled at a European Championships I know what&nbsp;an honour&nbsp;it is to compete at such an amazing event. The team are going to love competing in front of their home crowd and&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;so exciting that there are more home straight tickets coming on sale.&rdquo; 
The European Athletics Championships will bring world-class athletes from across the continent to Birmingham from 10-16 August 2026. With European titles on the line, the competition is set to be one of the most exciting and prestigious sporting events of the year.   &nbsp;
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Home straight seats released as timetable unveiled for Birmingham 2026

European Athletics is pleased to announce that the media accreditation process for the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships from 10-16 August is now open.
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<li><a href="https://www.european-athletics.com/home/competitions/european-athletics-championships/team-media-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Key media accredition documents</a></li>
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As a first step, media representatives interested in attending and reporting on Birmingham 2026 need to contact their National Federation to express their interest.
National Federations are responsible for informing and nominating media representatives. Each National Federation will then nominate media representatives in the system.
After the nomination procedure is completed, journalists and photographers will receive a registration link to finalise their accreditation process.
For any additional information, please contact your respective National Federation.
Representatives of the international press agencies (Getty Images, Reuters, AP, EPA, AFP) and representatives of other international media please contact directly European Athletics at <a href="mailto:media@european-athletics.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">media@european-athletics.org</a> to obtain more information about the registration process.
Further information will be sent to rights-holders broadcasters.
European Athletics and our Broadcast Partner EBU have designed a Virtual Media Centre &ndash; a browser-based platform &ndash; to allow all journalists and member federations to watch the live action (integrated and isolated feeds of the event coverage), ability to view, join and conduct mixed zone interviews, plus download and publish content from the mixed zone.
Media representatives who are unable to travel to Birmingham are invited to apply for remote media and the link will be published on European Athletics website at a later stage.
<h3>Key dates:&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>Registration opening date: 10 April 2026</li>
<li>Registration closing date for accreditation: 15 June 2026</li>
<li>Registration closing date with accommodation: 1 July 2026</li>
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Media accreditation process for Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships now open

Olympic and European 5000m champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen is unlikely to return to competition until July at the earliest, according to his manager.
Speaking with VG, Daniel Wessfeldt said: &ldquo;You want to reach a certain level when you compete. That&rsquo;s why there will be no races in May and June&mdash;that&rsquo;s pretty clear. There will be nothing at the Bislett Games (10 June). I don&rsquo;t know when he&rsquo;ll be ready after that either.
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&ldquo;It&rsquo;s about how training goes at the end of April and into May. It could progress quickly and he could regain fitness, and then it might be possible to compete in the second part of the season.&rdquo;
<h3>Second part of summer season targetted</h3>
The Norwegian is returning to training after surgery on a troublesome Achilles tendon. The injury effectively ruled him out of contention last summer, despite a brave return at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where he was uncharacteristically eliminated in the 1500m heats and placed 10th in the 5000m final.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s the second part of the season that we have to believe in and hope for,&rdquo; said Wessfeldt. &ldquo;It will be too early for competitions in June anyway. It&rsquo;s not just about being healthy&mdash;he also has to reach a certain level to compete against the best.
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&ldquo;He cannot risk anything at the start of the season. The signs are very positive when you see how relaxed Jakob is when he is not in pain.
&ldquo;He has now had an operation that went well, but it takes time to build up the volume of training required to reach that level. If everything continues to go well, he could be very strong in the latter part of the season.&rdquo;
<h3>Another European double bid?</h3>
Ingebrigtsen has won the 1500m/5000m double at the last three European Athletics Championships&mdash;Berlin 2018, Munich 2022 and Rome 2024. Typically a prolific championship racer, if he regains full fitness he is likely to target the same double at Birmingham 2026 from 10&ndash;16 August.
There are also optimistic updates from Norway&rsquo;s national team doctor, Ove Talsnes, who spoke with NRK about Ingebrigtsen&rsquo;s rehabilitation.
&ldquo;Patience is demanding, but he is doing the work. There have been no relapses, and the training has progressed according to plan,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;He&rsquo;s been really good at keeping a cool head, being patient and not rushing his return. It&rsquo;s only after several weeks of high-volume training that he can be back to full capacity.
&ldquo;The training he is doing now must increase in volume, rhythm and intensity&mdash;and it must be sustained over time. At the international level he wants to return to, everyone is healthy and well-prepared. It will take time for Jakob.&rdquo;

Ingebrigtsen's track return delayed to "second half of season"

Twice champion Gesa Krause is targeting a fifth European 3000m steeplechase medal in Birmingham this summer.
The German runner, who won gold in Amsterdam 2016 and Berlin 2018, as well as silver in Rome 2024 and bronze in Helsinki 2012, still has medal ambitions in the discipline despite recent outings on the roads.
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&ldquo;I would be absolutely satisfied with a personal best and a European Championship medal,&rdquo; she told Sportschau. &ldquo;I feel like I'm not quite finished with the steeplechase yet. I feel like I still have potential there, and I'm simply very curious to see how far I can go.&rdquo;
<h3>Personal bests</h3>
Krause is one of Europe&rsquo;s outstanding steeplechasers of the modern era, having also won two bronze medals at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing 2015 and Doha 2019, adding to her prolific continental success.
Already this year, the 33-year-old Krause has set two personal bests on the roads, clocking 15:22 for 5km in Monaco and 68:59 at the Berlin Half Marathon.

Twice champion Krause targets fifth European medal at Birmingham 2026

As the final echoes of the indoor season fade and the hard grind of winter training winds down, Europe&rsquo;s finest athletes are drawing breath as turn their sights to the summer track and field season.
All roads lead to the Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships, which will host the continent&rsquo;s biggest names from 10&ndash;16 August in what promises to be a defining athletics event of the year.
In the months ahead, anticipation will build with every race, jump, and throw. Here&rsquo;s a look at where some of Europe&rsquo;s Olympic, world, and European champions are confirmed to compete as they sharpen their form on the road to Birmingham 2026&hellip;
<h3>Main contenders</h3>
Nadia Battocletti (ITA) &ndash; European women&rsquo;s 5000m, 10,000m, 10km and cross country champion, and world indoor 3000m champion
Following her victory at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, the brilliant Italian now holds major titles indoors, outdoors, on the road, and in cross country. She is set to make her first appearance of the summer track season over 1500m at the Pergaso Meeting, a World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger event on 9 May.
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A few weeks later, she is sure to be greeted with a rapturous welcome at the Rome Diamond League on 4 June, where she will race over 5000m.
Kristjan Čeh (SLO) &ndash; European men&rsquo;s discus champion
The giant Slovenian has already opened his year in some very low-key competitions in Ramona, USA. But he is building towards one of his major goals of the season at the Oklahoma Throws Series World Invitational on 9&ndash;12 April, where he will be seeking optimum conditions to challenge the world record of 75.56m set by Lithuania&rsquo;s Mykolas Alekna at this meeting last year.
Armand Duplantis (SWE) &ndash; Olympic, world, European and world indoor men&rsquo;s pole vault champion
The world record holder and one of the sport&rsquo;s superstars is a major attraction across the Diamond League circuit. His current plans are to open at the Shanghai/Keqiao Diamond League on 16 May and then compete in front of his home fans in Stockholm on 7 June.
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Mattia Furlani (ITA) &ndash; World men&rsquo;s long jump champion
The men&rsquo;s long jump is shaping up to be one of the most exciting events in the sport, with Portugal&rsquo;s new world indoor champion Gerson Bald&eacute;, Bulgaria&rsquo;s European indoor champion Bozhidar Sar&acirc;boyukov, Olympic and European champion Miltiadis Tentoglou all viable challengers to world champion Mattia Furlani for gold at Birmingham 2026.
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Furlani has seamlessly transitioned his brilliant age-group career to the senior ranks. The 21-year-old already has seven major championship medals to his name.
There is a mouthwatering clash at the Xiamen Diamond League on 23 May featuring Fulani, Sar&acirc;boyukov and Tentoglou. The Italian is also sure to have the backing of the crowd when he competes at the Rome Diamond League on 4 June.
Keely Hodgkinson (GBR) &ndash; Olympic, European and world indoor women&rsquo;s 800m champion
Off the back of a brilliant indoor season, where she set a new world record and won her first world title, the British athlete has confirmed she will compete at the Stockholm Diamond League on 7 June.
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Ditaji Kambundji (SUI) &ndash; World 100m hurdles champion and European indoor 60m hurdles champion
The Swiss athlete enjoyed a superb year, winning both the European indoor 60m hurdles title in a new European record and then going on to win the world 100m hurdles title. She will be looking for another medal-laden year and will compete in a stacked 100m hurdles race at the Xiamen Diamond League on 23 May.
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Josh Kerr (GBR) &ndash; World indoor men&rsquo;s 3000m champion
Fresh from a brilliant victory at the World Athletics Indoor Championships over 3000m, the British runner turns his attention to the 1500m/mile for the summer.
The 2023 world 1500m champion has committed to racing at the London Diamond League on 18 July, where he will target the world record of 3:43.13, held by Morocco&rsquo;s Hicham El Guerrouj since 1999.
Perseus Karlstr&ouml;m (SWE) &ndash; European men&rsquo;s 20km race walk champion
Like the rest of the world&rsquo;s elite race walkers, the Swede is adjusting to the new championship distances of half marathon and marathon, which will debut at Birmingham 2026. He is set to race in the half marathon at the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Bras&iacute;lia on 12 April.
Lieke Klaver (NED) - European indoor 400m champion, European 4x400m gold medallist, Olympic mixed 4x400m gold medallist
Prolific relay medallist Klaver has enjoyed back to back successful indoor seasons recently winning world indoor 400m bronze a year on from taking 400m gold at the Apeldoorn 2025 European Athletics Indoor Championships.&nbsp;
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She is set to open her outdoor campaign at the World Athletics Relays on 2-3 May in Gaborone, Botswana alongside Dutch teammates including Eugene Omalla, who was also part of the same Netherlands mixed 4x400m relay team who won gold at the Paris Olympics.&nbsp;
Dominic Lobalu (SUI) - European men&rsquo;s 10,000m champion
The Swiss athlete will begin his build-up to a potential title defence in Birmingham with a sharp test over 1500m at the Lange Laufnacht in Karlsruhe, Germany on 31 May.&nbsp;
Lurdes Gloria Manuel (CZE) &ndash; World indoor women&rsquo;s 400m champion
The 20-year-old Czech produced a breakthrough victory at the World Athletics Indoor Championships and is sure to receive a huge reception at the Golden Spike in Ostrava on 16 June.
Malaika Mihambo (GER) &ndash; European women&rsquo;s long jump champion One of the most experienced athletes in the sport, the former Olympic and world champion is targeting her sixth appearance at the European Athletics Championships and her third title.
She has confirmed she will compete at the Internationales Pfingstsportfest Rehlingen on 24 May and the Stockholm Diamond League on 7 June.
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Yemisi Ogunleye (GER) &ndash; Olympic women&rsquo;s shot put champion
Having won bronze at the Roma 2024 European Athletics Championships and silver at the Apeldoorn 2025 European Athletics Indoor Championships, the German Olympic champion is closing in on a first continental title.
She has confirmed her participation at the Internationales Pfingstsportfest Rehlingen on 24 May.
Jessica Schilder (NED) &ndash; World, European and European indoor women&rsquo;s shot put champion
The Dutch athlete&rsquo;s hot streak dipped when she placed fourth at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, but she is sure to come firing back this summer as she seeks a third successive title at the European Athletics Championships. She has confirmed she will compete at the Shanghai/Keqiao Diamond League on 16 May.
Agate de Sousa (POR) &ndash; World indoor women&rsquo;s long jump champion
One of the shock winners at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, the Portuguese athlete will compete at the Stockholm Diamond League on Sunday 7 June.
Daniel St&aring;hl (SWE) &ndash; World men&rsquo;s discus champion
One of the sport&rsquo;s most enduring champions, with Olympic gold and three world titles in his collection, St&aring;hl has yet to win European gold. He will be keen to set that straight this summer.
He is due to compete at the Internationales Pfingstsportfest Rehlingen in Germany on 24 May and at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland, on 3 June.
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Jakub Szymański (POL) - World and European indoor 60m hurdles gold medallist
Sprint hurdler Szymański thrilled his Polish fans when winning his first global title in Kuwajy Pomorze in March. He will make outdoor debut less than 50km away from the greatest moment of his career when he lines up at the Irena Szewińska Memorial in Bydgoszcz on 29 May.&nbsp;
Karsten Warholm (NOR) - European 400m hurdles champion
After losing his Olympic and world titles in consecutive seasons, the world record holder will be set on re-asserting his dominance on the international scene, including at Birmingham 2026. He is set to go against old rival Alison dos Santos of Brazil at successive Diamond League meetings in China.
First up is Shanghai/Keqiao on 16 May over the unusual distance of 300m hurdles, a distance over which the Norwegian also holds the world best. A week later, the duo will duel over the standard 400m hurdles in Xiamen.
<h3>And what about the record breakers?</h3>
Andreas Almgren (SWE) &ndash; European men&rsquo;s 5000m and half marathon record holder
After some near misses for major medals, the Swedish athlete is enjoying a fruitful period in his career. He set a new European 5000m record last year in his hometown of Stockholm and went on to win bronze in the men&rsquo;s 10,000m at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships.
He then set new European records in the half marathon and 10km&mdash;both in Valencia&mdash;although the 10km record was subsequently broken by Yann Schrub. He has also been confirmed for the 5000m in the Xiamen Diamond League on 23 May.
Massimo Stano (ITA) &ndash; World record holder for men&rsquo;s 35km race walk
There is the possibility of Stano holding the 35km world record of 2:20:43, which he set at the European Race Walking Team Championships in Poděbrady, for perpetuity, given the transition to half marathon and marathon distances for race walk disciplines in major championships.
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The Italian former Olympic and world gold medallist will make his marathon-distance debut at the World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships in Bras&iacute;lia on 12 April.
<h3>And those who are returning from injury&hellip;</h3>
Femke Broeders-Bol (NED) - World and European 400m hurdles champion
A single appearance over her new discipline of 800m in Metz in the indoor season gave fans a tantalising glimpse of what possibilities lie ahead for the Dutch superstar when she set a new national record of 1:59:07. But a foot injury ruled her out for the remainder of the indoor campaign.&nbsp;
Since then, she has got married to Belgian pole vauletr Ben Broeders and is in rehabilitation and cycling her way back to fitness with no confirmed outdoor race yet.
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen (NOR)&nbsp;&ndash; Olympic 5000m champion, European 1500m and 5000m champion
After a tumultuous summer last year, the brilliant Norwegian bravely returned to action at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo despite missing the whole season due to an Achilles injury. He has since undergone surgery on the troublesome issue and is now returning to training with cycling and running in his home of Sandnes.
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Markus Rooth (NOR) &ndash; Olympic decathlon champion
The Norwegian Olympic champion missed out on the World Athletics Championships after a freak pole vault incident in training, where his pole snapped and left him with knee ligament damage. He is now preparing for a summer return with intense training in Marbella, Spain.
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The road to Birmingham 2026 | Summer plans for Europe's best athletes

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European Athletics Championships All News

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The high jump challenges athletes to clear a steadily rising bar using a curved approach and a powerful take-off. Competitors must time their run-up perfectly, converting horizontal speed into vertical lift. The Fosbury Flop technique, now universal, requires exceptional body control as athletes arch over the bar. The event builds drama as the bar climbs higher and attempts become limited, often culminating in head-to-head duels.

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The longest standard track race, the 10,000 metres tests stamina, concentration and consistent pacing across twenty five laps. Athletes must manage physical strain as the race progresses, responding to surges and maintaining rhythm even as fatigue builds. Historically, European Championships have seen both cagey tactical contests and fast, relentless front-running performances. The event rewards those with strong endurance and the mental strength to stay composed for a long duration.

10,000 metres

The 100 metres is the shortest outdoor sprint and sets the benchmark for pure speed in athletics. Athletes accelerate from blocks and reach top velocity within seconds, maintaining form through a high-intensity dash down the straight. Reaction time is often decisive at this distance, with races won and lost by hundredths of a second. The event has a long tradition of showcasing the fastest men and women in Europe, and it remains one of the most watched races at any championship.

100 metres

The 5000 metres is a long-distance track race demanding aerobic endurance, tactical awareness and mental focus. Athletes complete twelve and a half laps, managing pace while responding to changes initiated by rivals. Success often depends on staying relaxed early before increasing pace in the closing stages. The event has evolved over time from slow, tactical races to consistently fast, aggressive championship battles.

5000 metres

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Relay events combine individual speed with coordinated teamwork. The 4x100 metres relies on fast, precise baton exchanges at high speed, with timing and communication proving as important as outright pace. The 4x400 metres tests speed-endurance, strategy and mental resilience as teams select athletes for specific legs. The mixed 4x400 metres adds the challenge of gender order selection, making race tactics central to success. Relays consistently produce some of the most exciting and unpredictable moments in championship athletics.

Relays: 4x100 metres, 4x400 metres, Mixed 4x400 metres

The 200 metres blends the power of the short sprint with the challenge of running a controlled curve. Athletes build speed through the bend before driving into the home straight, aiming to maintain momentum without tightening or losing stride rhythm. Success depends on combining fast acceleration with the ability to hold technique under pressure. The event has produced many memorable European championship performances, often highlighting specialist sprinters who excel in technical curve running.

200 metres

These sprint hurdles events require athletes to combine explosive speed with flawless rhythm over a set number of barriers. Runners must achieve a consistent stride pattern to clear each hurdle cleanly without breaking speed. A clipped hurdle can ruin momentum, while perfect technique creates a smooth, fast race. The short distance leaves no margin for error, making start reaction and precision critical.

100 metres hurdles (women) / 110 metres hurdles (men)

The 400 metres hurdles is one of the most technically demanding events on the track. Athletes complete a full lap while clearing evenly spaced hurdles, forcing them to maintain rhythm even as fatigue peaks. Mastery of stride pattern, pace control and hurdle execution is essential. The race is known for dramatic changes of position in the final straight as athletes fight both their rivals and the physical demands of the event.

400 metres hurdles

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The long jump blends speed, power and precise timing. Athletes sprint along a runway and take off from a board, aiming to maintain momentum into a controlled flight and efficient landing. Key elements include accuracy on the approach and the ability to transfer horizontal velocity into lift. The discipline has deep roots in athletics history and remains a showcase of raw jumping ability.

Long jump

The steeplechase combines distance running with technical obstacle work. Athletes clear barriers and a water jump each lap, requiring controlled footwork, balance and the ability to accelerate after each obstacle. Competitors must maintain rhythm while adjusting stride patterns to navigate hurdles efficiently. The event has become a staple of European competition, producing races that test both endurance and precise technique under pressure.

3000 metres steeplechase

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Apeldoorn is one of the greenest cities in the Netherlands and among the largest municipalities in Gelderland. It is a mid-size city with a population of approximately 161,000. Apeldoorn has a charming and lively inner city and a young, sports-minded population.

The town is easily accessible by car (A1 motorway) and train. The proximity of large cities such as Utrecht (59 kilometre) and Amsterdam (75 kilometre) and its space and tranquillity make Apeldoorn one of the most popular cities in the Netherlands. The area mainly consists of woods and heath-lands and is a popular destination for tourism, in particular hiking and cycling.

The Dutch royal family has always had close ties with the city. Apeldoorn is home to the stately Loo Palace, the former summer residence of the Dutch royal family and nowadays a national museum. Apeldoorn is possibly the most athletic-minded city in the Netherlands.

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The heptathlon brings together seven events across two days: hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200 metres, long jump, javelin and 800 metres. Athletes must demonstrate versatility, technical skill and endurance across a wide range of disciplines. Scoring rewards consistency and all-round ability rather than excellence in only one area. The event is seen as a major test of complete athletic talent and resilience.

Heptathlon (women)

The decathlon features ten events spread across two days and is regarded as one of the most complete tests in sport. Athletes compete in sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws and middle-distance running. Success depends on technical skill, physical strength, endurance and mental focus across a demanding schedule. The best decathletes are celebrated for their versatility and their ability to perform across a broad spectrum of athletic challenges.

Decathlon (men)

The marathon covers a distance of 42.195 kilometres and stands as one of the most demanding endurance events in athletics. Athletes must balance pacing, energy management and hydration while navigating a long road course that often includes changes in terrain and elevation. The race typically develops through distinct phases, with early caution giving way to decisive moves in the later stages when fatigue begins to bite. Success requires exceptional aerobic capacity, mental resilience and the ability to maintain form over a prolonged distance. The marathon has a long and respected history within European competition and continues to showcase some of the toughest endurance performances in the sport.

Marathon

In hammer throw, athletes spin several times while controlling a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle. The challenge is to build rotational speed while maintaining balance and directing the hammer accurately into the sector. Technical precision and body control are essential, particularly during the final release. The event is one of the most demanding in the throws discipline.

Hammer throw

Javelin throwers combine a fast run-up with a technically efficient release of a spear-shaped implement. The discipline requires speed, mobility, shoulder strength and careful control of the javelin’s angle and trajectory. Athletes must generate force during the run-up while protecting their technique during the final delivery. The event has a long European tradition and regularly produces dramatic long throws in championship settings.

Javelin throw

The discus throw requires athletes to rotate within a circle to build momentum before releasing a heavy disc into the throwing sector. Balance, footwork and technique dictate success, with release angle and timing crucial for long distances. The event dates back to ancient athletics and has remained a showcase of technical throwing skill throughout European competition.

Discus throw

Pole vaulting requires speed, strength, coordination and courage. Athletes sprint down the runway, plant the pole and use it to propel themselves over a set height. Each attempt challenges timing, body control and technique, particularly during inversion and bar clearance. The event is known for its progression of rising heights and the technical battles between athletes to master complex vaulting mechanics.

Pole vault

The triple jump consists of a hop, step and jump in one continuous sequence. Athletes must generate and maintain forward momentum through each phase, requiring rhythm, leg strength and technical consistency. Distances depend on a smooth transition between phases and a balanced landing. The event demands a combination of speed and coordination unique within the jumps programme.

Triple jump

Race walking involves covering long distances under strict technique rules. Athletes must maintain continuous ground contact and keep the front leg straight as it lands, making endurance and technical discipline equally important. Races are often tactical, with pacing and efficiency playing a major role. Europe has a long history of success in this event, which remains a key part of the championships programme.

Race walking

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The 400 metres is a one-lap sprint requiring both speed and controlled pacing. Athletes must judge their effort carefully, building a strong opening but leaving enough in reserve to withstand the final straight when fatigue peaks. The event rewards those with both raw sprinting talent and excellent speed-endurance. Historically, it has produced dramatic finishes as runners push to their limits in the closing metres.

400 metres