British 400m sprinter; Olympic finalist and national record contender.
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.
Athletes owed millions by Grand Slam Track remain unpaid as creditors allege broader mismanagement after the league collapsed, with Michael Johnson arguing that all athletes have been paid. New legal filings and statements from Johnson paint a continuing picture of a stalled payout process and financial strain.
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.
England’s track and field team has seen a wave of withdrawals from the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Johnson-Thompson and Hodgkinson among those pulling out to prioritise the European Championships in Birmingham. Replacements are named; the team cites injuries and scheduling as reasons.
The Guardian reports Argentina's banner during the World Cup semi-final has reignited a long-standing sovereignty dispute with the UK over the Falkland Islands. England's team remains focused on competition as athletes withdraw from Team England's athletics squad ahead of upcoming European events.