European champion Leonardo Fabbri gave overnight leaders Italy the perfect start by winning the men’s shot put on the final night of action at Madrid 2025 on Sunday (29)
The Madrid 2025 European Athletics Team Championships 1st Division is live streamed on the European Athletics website courtesy of the Eurovision Sport Platform.
Fabbri led from the opening round with a solid 20.88m and tightened his grip on proceedings with 21.49m in the second round. With the victory secured, he finished with a flourish, landing 21.68m in the final round to add shine to a fine victory.
Wictor Petterson of Sweden scored valuable points for Sweden, placing second with a fifth round throw of 21.10m. Poland’s 2018 European silver medallist Konrad Bukowiecki was third with a best of 20.55m in the third round.
In-form Tzengko wins javelin
Another pre-event favourite Elina Tzengko was similarly successful in the women’s javelin. The 2022 European champion has returned to top form this year, winning at three Diamond League events.
Her third round throw of 62.23m was good enough to take maximum points for Greece. Poland’s Maria Andrejczyk and Lithuania’s Liveta Jasiunaite completed the top three with 60.42m and 58.88m respectively. Both scoring critical points for their nations at the upper and lower ends of the table.