WorldPingGermany's Amanal Petros and Finland's Alisa Vainio both set new championship records on their way to gold in the men and women's marathons, on the final day of the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
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WorldPingAbbie Donnelly became the first British woman to win a marathon medal at the European Championships as she claimed bronze in Birmingham on Sunday.
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WorldPingAthletes unable to reach hotels until after midnight Man arrested on suspicion of fraud Dozens of athletes, including Britain’s Amy Hunt, and thousands of spectators were caught up in a massive security operation involving armed police at the Europea…
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WorldPingMen’s and women’s 4x100 teams complete wins in style Hunt will aim for fourth gold in mixed relay on Sunday No sooner had Amy Hunt won a staggering third European gold medal in five days than she pointed at the superwomen guiding her closer to history.
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WorldPingLive updates from the 4pm kick-off at Turf Moor Seven Championship players to watch | Mail Tim Burnley (probable 3-4-2-1) Weiss; Walker, Alleyne, Humphreys; Sonne, Mejbri, Raghouber, Bruun Larsen; Edwards, Ramsey; Flemming.
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WorldPingTransport was also delayed because of the arrest, leading to crowds building up outside the venue.
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WorldPingAbbie Donnelly wins the bronze medal in the women's marathon, with Great Britain also winning a gold medal in the team event, on the final day of the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham.
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