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Birmingham 2026 European athletics championships day seven live
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The gist
Birmingham 2026 European Athletics Championships reach day seven, the final day, with marathons and evening finals. Britain hosts the event for the first time in its 92-year history.
Background
The European Athletics Championships are being held in Birmingham's Alexander Stadium from August 10-16, marking the first time Britain has hosted the event in its 92-year history. Over 1,600 athletes from 48 nations compete in 50 medal events. The championships follow a successful Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and the BBC provides extensive coverage across TV, radio, and online.
How it unfolded
- Aug 10, 2026Championships begin at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, with the first medal events.
- Aug 13, 2026Amy Hunt wins gold in the 200m, her second of the championships, and Mark English wins historic gold for Ireland.
- Aug 16, 2026Day seven: final day with women's and men's marathons in the morning, and evening finals including 4x100m relays and 1500m.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- BBC and TNT Sports provide comprehensive live coverage of the championships across multiple platforms.
- Athletes
- Jakob Ingebrigtsen criticises Josh Kerr for missing the event, saying he could never prioritise a time over a title.