The Latest Breaking News from the European Athletics Championships

Italy’s sporting fortunes transformed by immigration, sparking wider debate about identity

For the second time in a row, Italy has topped the medal table at the European Athletics Championships. With a total of 22 medals (ten of them gold) Italy pipped host nation Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the top spot. Once a nation of footballers – having won the…

The Conversation · Aug 18

Amy Hunt wins unprecedented fourth gold on European Championships last day

Asher-Smith also moved to the outright top of the European Athletics Championships all-time list with her 11th medal.

The Independent UK · Aug 16

European Championships security scare keeps fans and athletes stuck at stadium

Dozens of athletes, including Amy Hunt, and thousands of spectators were caught up in a massive security operation involving armed police at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham on Saturday night

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16

When are the European Athletics Championships 2026 – and how can I watch?

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The Independent UK · Aug 6

Spain's Laura Garcia-Caro celebrates too early and misses out on bronze medal in 20km race walk

From joy to despair on day one at the European Athletics Championships

Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2024

Spain’s Garciá-Caro pipped to European race walk bronze after early celebration

Spain’s Laura García-Caro missed out on bronze medal in the 20km race walk at the European Athletics Championships after celebrating prematurely

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2024

Jessica Ennis-Hill backs Katarina Johnson-Thompson to finally end Olympic curse in golden summer

Two-time heptathlon world champion will look to ace dress rehearsal for Paris Games at the European Athletics Championships in Rome

Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2024