European Athletics Championships Live: Battocletti Gold, Majori Bronze. Jacobs Next!
The European Athletics Championships in Birmingham are in full swing, with Italian athletes achieving significant success. Nadia Battocletti has secured a gold medal in the 5000 meters, while Micol Majori has earned a bronze medal in the same event, marking a strong performance for the Italian team.
In the men's 100 meters semifinals, Italy's Lamont Marcell Jacobs and Chituru Ali have both qualified for the final. Jacobs won his heat convincingly, even easing up in the final meters, while Ali secured his spot with a strong comeback performance.
Other notable results include Scotti's elimination from the 400 meters final and the women's pole vaulters not reaching the final. In the long jump, Francesco Inzoli has started his competition strongly.
Nadia Battocletti expressed her immense happiness and emotion following her victory, crediting her family and staff for their support. She also highlighted her readiness for the upcoming 10000 meters event. Micol Majori described her bronze medal as a dream come true and expressed excitement about sharing the podium with Battocletti.
The evening's schedule also featured the men's hammer throw final, where gold went to Hungary's Halasz. Earlier in the day, Gianmarco Tamberi qualified for the men's high jump final, expressing confidence in his physical condition despite not performing at his peak in the qualifiers.
The championships are being broadcast live on Rai2 and RaiHD, Sky Sport Uno and Sky Sport Arena, with streaming options available on Rai Play, Sky Go, NOW, Eurosport 1, Discovery Plus, HBO Max, and Dazn.
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