Jonas Phijffers is a Dutch public figure. He features in current news and is profiled for concise, factual context.
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.
In Birmingham, the 31-year-old from Wolverhampton wins the 400m hurdles title in 44.17 seconds, his fifth European gold and eighth medal overall, amid talk of a tactical masterclass and record-equalling medal tally. Emily Newnham adds silver in the same event; Hunt secures 100m gold for GB as preparations for a busy schedule continue.
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.