The 2024 European Athletics Championships are set to commence in Birmingham at the Alexander Stadium, marking the first time the event is hosted in Great Britain. Running from August 10 to 16, the competition features a British contingent of 96 athletes, including notable figures such as Keely Hodgkinson, Dina Asher-Smith, and Matthew Hudson-Smith.
Athletes from 49 countries will vie for 50 gold medals, with the inclusion of a mixed 4x100m relay for the first time. International stars like Armand Duplantis, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, and Miltiadis Tentoglou return to defend their titles. Great Britain is aiming to improve on its third-place finish in the 2024 Rome medal standings.
Dina Asher-Smith possesses the potential to become the most successful athlete in the history of the championships, while Matthew Hudson-Smith seeks to add to his gold medal tally on his home track. The women’s 800m is anticipated to be a major highlight, featuring a competitive rivalry between Hodgkinson, Audrey Werro, and Femke Bol.
Comprehensive coverage is available via BBC platforms, including television broadcasts on BBC One and BBC Two, digital streaming on iPlayer, and radio commentary on 5 Live. Expert analysis will be provided by figures such as Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill and Greg Rutherford.
