British sprinter, Olympic silver medallist, European champion contender
In Birmingham, Briton Amy Hunt defends her British 100m title, beating Dina Asher-Smith amid a crowd-pleasing sprint duel. Romell Glave claims his first British 100m title with a late surge, beating Zharnel Hughes as faster times begin to define the season. The events highlight a rising American and Swiss contenders on the European stage.
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Attendance at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham has been mixed, with 13,623 fans watching Amy Hunt claim 100m gold while many seats remained empty. Reports blame high prices for tickets and concessions, though organizers say sales have surpassed targets. The event coincides with London’s bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships.
Romell Glave has won European 100m gold in Birmingham with a 10.09s, while Jeremiah Azu takes silver and Owen Ansah bronze. Britain also sees Matthew Hudson-Smith reach the 400m final amid an injury scare; Jacobs finishes last as he battles fitness. The win marks a one-two for Britain on home soil.
England-based Jamaican Romell Glave has won European 100m gold with a 10.09, finishing ahead of Jeremiah Azu (10.16) on the second night of the European Championships in Birmingham. Azu earns silver as Britain secures a one-two, while Owen Ansah takes bronze. Hudson-Smith eyes a 400m final later.
British sprinter Matt Hudson-Smith has claimed his fifth continental gold at the European Championships, defending his title in the 400m in front of a home crowd at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium. He powered to victory in 44.17 seconds from lane nine, ahead of France’s Muhammad Abdallah Kounta and the Netherlands’ Jonas Phijffers. The night also saw Emily Newnham win silver in the women’s 400m hurdles and Amy Hunt reach the 200m final.