Birmingham 2026: Day One Highlights

The opening day of the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham 2026 saw significant performances across various events. Britain's Imani Lansiquot impressed in the women's 100m, coming second to secure a semi-final spot, while Lina Nielsen won her women's 400m hurdles heat. Irish athletes also excelled, with Jack Raferty finishing second in the men's 400m heats and Mark English winning his 800m heat.

In field events, Jessica Schilder of the Netherlands progressed to the women's shot put final despite Germany's Yemisi Mabry throwing further. Italy's Leonardi Fabbri led the men's shot put qualifying, while qualification rounds also took place for men's long jump and hammer throw. macnevers-and-co.beer