German 800m runner Smilla Kolbe speaks out against racist abuse of teammates on social media after European Athletics Championships, highlighting her privilege as a white athlete and calling for respect.
The European Athletics Championships begin at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, featuring athletes from 49 nations competing across 10-16 August, with British stars like Keely Hodgkinson and Matthew Hudson-Smith aiming for historic records.
Nearly 10,000 seats sat empty at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium during the European Athletics Championships, prompting fan and expert criticism over extortionate ticket prices and high food costs, though organisers defended sales.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen returns from a year-long injury hiatus to win a record-tying 7th European Athletics Championships gold in the 5,000m, achieving victory in 13:15.29 despite initial doubts.
Amy Hunt claimed her first senior international title with victory in the 100m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, clocking 11 seconds flat to secure Britain's first gold medal of the event.
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson says winning European 800m gold in front of home fans in Birmingham will be nearly as special as her Paris title, as she prepares to face a competitive field.
The European Athletics Championships begin in Birmingham on Monday, running until 16 August at the Alexander Stadium. A British team of 94 athletes aims for the top of the medals table, with stars like Keely Hodgkinson and Dina Asher-Smith competing.
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson prepares for a highly anticipated women’s 800m final against rivals Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
Georgia Hunter Bell, 32, transforms from a retired athlete to a favourite for the 1500m gold at the European Athletics Championships, driven by a comeback inspired by coaches Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows.
Hong Kong hurdler Vera Lui Lai-yiu, still registered with World Athletics as representing Hong Kong, competed for Monaco at the European Small States Athletics Championships, winning the 100m hurdles and setting a Monaco national record, sparking debate in Hong Kong.
