British sprinters surge to glory in Birmingham as Europe crowns champions; Hodgkinson eyes 800m showdown; Tentoglou wins long jump title amid windy conditions.
Attendance at Birmingham 2026’s European Athletics Championships is described as underwhelming amid reports of high prices for seats, food and parking. Organisers say sales have surpassed targets, but critics point to a midweek slump and sparse crowds, with tickets for top sessions remaining expensive.
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.
Keely Hodgkinson has reached the European Championships 800m final in Birmingham with a fast heat, as Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol also show form. Hodgkinson seeks a third European title on home soil after a challenging outdoor season.
The European championships have begun at Alexander Stadium. Tentoglou has won long jump gold with 8.44m, despite challenging winds; Britain’s Romell Glave wins 100m and Amy Hunt claims women’s gold. Ingebrigtsen returns from Achilles surgery in the 5,000m; attendance faces ticket-price scrutiny.