Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships Day 2 Results 2026

The Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships day 2 delivered thrilling performances, with Great Britain dominating the men's 100m and the medal table heating up. Fans packed Alexander Stadium to witness history, and the results are now in—here's your complete recap.

Men's 100m Final: British One-Two

Romell Glave stormed to gold in the men's 100m, leading a British one-two finish with Jeremiah Azu taking silver. Owen Ansah of Germany claimed bronze. Glave, who upgraded from his 2024 bronze, said: "It's an amazing feeling. To be European champion... That was the aim – to get a one-two-three. We got a one-two, which is also amazing."

Azu, bouncing back from a disappointing Commonwealth Games fifth-place finish, added: "It's been a tough year, up and down. When it comes to a championships, I know I find my best." The pair's dominance was clear, and Azu joked that "as GB sprinters, we've kind of got Europe in a chokehold!"

Women's 100m Hurdles: Visser Triumphs

Nadine Visser of the Netherlands took gold in the women's 100m hurdles, clocking a season's best. Pia Skrzyszowska of Poland earned silver, while France's Laeticia Bapté took bronze. Visser's win added to the Netherlands' strong showing.

Women's 5,000m: Battocletti's Golden Double

Italy's Nadia Battocletti continued her remarkable form, winning the women's 5,000m gold. Marta García of Spain took silver, and Micol Majori of Italy secured bronze. Battocletti's tactical race was a masterclass in pacing.

Field Events: Tentoglou and Halasz Shine

Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece defended his long jump title with a leap of 8.45m, while Simon Ehammer of Switzerland took silver and Bozhidar Saraboyukov of Bulgaria bronze. In the hammer throw, Hungary's Bence Halasz won gold, with Merlin Hummel (Germany) and Mykhalyo Kokhan (Ukraine) completing the podium.

Medal Table After Day 2

Great Britain leads the medal table with 2 golds, 2 silvers, and 0 bronzes, followed by Italy, Netherlands, and Norway, all with 2 golds. Here's the top of the table:

Key Takeaways from Day 2

• Great Britain's sprint dominance continues, with a one-two in the men's 100m.
• Nadia Battocletti adds another gold to Italy's tally.
• Miltiadis Tentoglou proves he's the long jump king.
• Hungary's Bence Halasz wins a surprise hammer throw gold.
• Netherlands and Italy are close behind GB in the medal race.

What's Next on Day 3

Day 3 promises more excitement with finals in the 400m hurdles, women's 200m, and the men's 1500m. Can Great Britain extend their lead? Stay tuned for live updates.

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