Great Britain claimed 4x100m relay gold at the European Athletics Championships, part of a double relay success that also included a championship-record swim in the pool.
Key facts
- Great Britain won 4x100m relay gold at the European Athletics Championships.
- The quartet was Romell Glave, Zharnell Hughes, Jeremiah Azu and Louie Hinchliffe.
- Great Britain also set a championship record to win the mixed freestyle 4x200m at the European Aquatics Championships.
- The Guardian reported double gold for Great Britain in the 4x100m relays.
- Results were reported on 15 August 2026.
Great Britain’s men’s quartet raced to 4x100m relay gold at the European Athletics Championships, according to the BBC. The team of Romell Glave, Zharnell Hughes, Jeremiah Azu and Louie Hinchliffe combined to secure the top step of the podium.
The Guardian, providing live coverage of day six of the championships, reported double gold for Great Britain in the 4x100m relays, underlining a strong day on the track for the nation.
The success on the athletics track came alongside a standout British performance in the pool. The BBC reported that Great Britain set a championship record to take gold in the mixed freestyle 4x200m at the European Aquatics Championships.
The two events, both reported on 15 August 2026, marked a notable evening of golds for Great Britain across athletics and aquatics.
The Guardian’s live blog also tracked other events on day six, including the heptathlon, where Kate O’Connor of Ireland led the standings on 5,812 points ahead of the Netherlands’ Emma Oosterwegel on 5,761 points.
Sofie Dokter of the Netherlands sat third on 5,741 points in the heptathlon, followed by Switzerland’s Annik Kalin on 5,707 points and Germany’s Sophie Weissenberg on 5,689 points, according to the Guardian.
Why it matters
Relay golds are among the most prestigious team events in international athletics and swimming, showcasing a nation's depth of talent. A championship record in the pool alongside track success signals a strong British showing across major European events.
Frequently asked questions
Who was in Great Britain's 4x100m relay team?
According to the BBC, the winning quartet was Romell Glave, Zharnell Hughes, Jeremiah Azu and Louie Hinchliffe.
Did Great Britain win any other golds?
Yes. The BBC reported Great Britain set a championship record to win the mixed freestyle 4x200m at the European Aquatics Championships, and the Guardian reported double gold in the 4x100m relays.
Who led the heptathlon?
The Guardian reported Kate O'Connor of Ireland led on 5,812 points, ahead of the Netherlands' Emma Oosterwegel on 5,761 points.