Nadia Battocletti crosses the finish line to win the women's 5,000m
at the European Championships in Birmingham. Three days later the
also won the 10,000 metres. She thus retained both of her titles she
won in 2024 in Rome.
2026 European Athletics Championships, Birmingham.
Final women's 5,000 metres.
1. Nadia Battocletti (Italy) 15:37.84
2. Marta García (Spain) 15:39.98 SB
3. Micol Majori (Italy) 15:40.65
4. Sarah Healy (Ireland) 15:40.95
5. Hannah Nuttall (Great Britain & N.I.) 15:41.27
6. Maureen Koster (Netherlands) 15:41.51
2026 European Athletics Championships, Birmingham.
Final women's 10,000 metres.
1. Nadia Battocletti (Italy) 31:41.17 SB
2. Maureen Koster (Netherlands) 31:45.76
3. Jana Van Lent (Belgium) 31:47.81
4. Idaira Prieto (Spain) 31:59.84 PB
5. Elisa Palmero (Italy) 32:00.06
6. Federica Del Buono (Italy) 32:01.42