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Julia Ulbricht, a 25-year-old German athlete, has won silver in the javelin throw at the European Championships in Birmingham. She achieved a throw of 61.53 meters in her first attempt, surpassing all expectations. This is Ulbricht's first major final, and she has set a n…
Italian swimmers Nicolo Martinenghi and Lorenzo Cerasuolo reflect on their experiences at the European Championships, discussing their medal wins and personal growth.
Double Spanish Gold in Race Walking at the Birmingham European Championships: Paul McGrath and María Pérez
Spanish athletes Paul McGrath and María Pérez secured two gold medals for Spain in race walking at the European Championships in Birmingham, with Pérez also setting a new world record in the women's half marathon.
Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen expressed disappointment over Britain's Josh Kerr's decision to skip the European Championships, citing that athletes who miss major competitions are ruining the sport.
Italy's Sara Curtis broke her own 50m women's backstroke world record on Thursday when she won gold in 26.56 seconds at the European Championships in Paris, a day after she had set the previous record.
German sprinter Owen Ansah will compete at the European Championships in Birmingham despite a threat of a four-year ban from the National Anti-Doping Agency. Ansah's lawyer claims he did not refuse a doping test, but the agency says he did. The sprinter will run in the in…
Filippo Pelati, a 19-year-old Italian artistic swimmer, earned his fourth medal at the European Championships in Paris, securing a silver in the free solo event. This adds to his previous silver in technical solo and a silver and bronze in mixed duet.