The 2026 European Athletics Championships are drawing to a close today, August 16, with the final session currently underway at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. The evening features a packed schedule of medal events, including the men's pole vault final at 7:15 pm BST and the women's long jump final at 7:55 pm BST.
Great Britain's sprinters have had a strong showing, having secured both 4x100m relays last night. They now aim to complete a clean sweep with the mixed 4x100m event scheduled for 8:35 pm BST. Amy Hunt, who has already won the 100m, 200m, and women's 4x100m relay, is pursuing a fourth goal.
Other highlights include the men's 3,000m steeplechase final at 8:50 pm BST and the women's 1500m final at 9:13 pm BST, where Britain's Georgia Hunter Bell is competing for her first European title. The night will conclude with the women's 4x400m relay final at 9:33 pm BST and the men's 4x400m relay final at 9:48 pm BST.
Italy currently leads the medal table with 8 gold, 6 silver, and 5 bronze medals, while Great Britain sits in second place with 7 gold, 5 silver, and 2 bronze medals.