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Kate O’Connor holds strong position in European heptathlon
Kate O'Connor sits in second place in the women's heptathlon at the European Athletics Championships after setting two personal bests in the morning session.
Ingebrigtsen Criticizes Kerr for Skipping European Championships
Jakob Ingebrigtsen claims that Josh Kerr's choice to miss the European Championships is detrimental to athletics, arguing that elite athletes have a duty to compete in major title events.
Keely Hodgkinson advances to 800m final after Audrey Werro’s tumble
Keely Hodgkinson has qualified for the European 800m final, while rival Audrey Werro will also participate following a successful appeal after a fall during the semi-finals.
Weekly Sports Trivia: Ink, Trades, and Tight Races
Test your knowledge with our latest weekly sports quiz covering recent transfers, athletics, and cricket highlights.
Matthew Hudson-Smith secures record-equaling gold in Birmingham
Matthew Hudson-Smith achieved a historic 400m victory at the European Championships in Birmingham, equaling the all-time medal record for men in the event.
Sports fans pause to observe rare solar eclipse
Sports fans across Europe briefly turned their attention from athletic competitions to witness a significant solar eclipse, utilizing various methods to view the phenomenon safely.
Low attendance and high prices spark backlash at European Athletics Championships
Thousands of seats at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium remained empty during the European Athletics Championships, drawing criticism over high ticket prices and logistical issues despite organizers claiming sales exceeded targets.
Top contenders advance in European Athletics 800m heats
Keely Hodgkinson and her primary rivals, Audrey Werro and Femke Bol, have qualified for the semi-finals of the 800m at the European Athletics Championships.
US 1500m titleholder Jonah Koech receives three-year suspension for doping
Jonah Koech, the US 1500m champion, has been banned for three years after the US Anti-Doping Agency found irregular blood values in his athlete biological passport.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen secures 5,000m gold following injury recovery
Jakob Ingebrigtsen returned from surgery to win the 5,000m gold medal at the European Athletics Championships, extending his undefeated streak in continental finals.