Great Britain's Romell Glave took gold and Jeremiah Azu silver in the men's 100m final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, while Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs pulled up injured.
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Key facts
- Romell Glave won the men's 100m gold at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
- Jeremiah Azu finished second to complete a British one-two.
- Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs of Italy pulled up injured during the final.
- Italy's Nadia Battocletti won gold in the women's 5,000m.
- The championships were hosted in Birmingham, Great Britain.
Great Britain’s Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu produced a stunning one-two in the men’s 100m final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, with Glave taking gold and Azu silver for the host nation.
According to the BBC, Glave crossed the line first before being joined on the podium by compatriot Azu, who finished second, delivering a memorable result for Great Britain in front of a home crowd.
The Guardian described the final as a “swirling bearpit” and reported two dramatic shocks in quick succession. The first came when Italy’s former Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs pulled up injured, his body dramatically breaking down during the race.
The second shock, as the Guardian put it, was the sight of two Britons blasting through to take gold and silver, with Glave soaring to the title and Azu making it a British one-two.
The Guardian noted the personal significance of the championships for Jacobs, whose right arm carries a tattoo of the Roman colosseum and a gladiator, a reminder of his fighting spirit. His early exit added to the drama of the final.
Elsewhere at the championships, Italy’s Nadia Battocletti won gold in the women’s 5,000m, according to the Guardian.
Why it matters
A British one-two in the marquee 100m event on home soil marks a significant moment for Great Britain's sprinting, especially with an Olympic champion in the field. The result signals rising depth in British men's sprinting heading into future international competitions.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the men's 100m at the 2026 European Athletics Championships?
Great Britain's Romell Glave won gold in the men's 100m, with compatriot Jeremiah Azu taking silver to complete a British one-two, according to the BBC and the Guardian.
What happened to Marcell Jacobs in the 100m final?
According to the Guardian, the former Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs of Italy pulled up injured, with his body dramatically breaking down during the final.
Where were the championships held?
The European Athletics Championships were hosted in Birmingham, Great Britain.
Timeline
- Romell Glave soars to European men’s 100m title in British one-two ahead of Jeremiah Azu
The Guardian Sport: Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs pulls up injured Italy’s Nadia Battocletti wins gold in women’s 5,000m On Marcell Jacobs’ right arm there is a tattoo of the Roman colosseum and a gladiator: a reminder of his fighting spirit and what Italy’s capital means to him. But in the swirli
- 'Total domination' – GB's Glave & Azu claim European 100m one-two
BBC Sport: Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claim a sensational European 100m one-two for the hosts in Birmingham.
- GB's Glave and Azu claim European 100m one-two
BBC Sport: Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claim a sensational European 100m one-two for the hosts in Birmingham.
- Romell Glave soars to 100m title as Jeremiah Azu makes it British one-two
The Guardian Sport: Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs pulls up injured Italy’s Nadia Battocletti wins gold in women’s 5,000m On Marcell Jacobs’ right arm there is a tattoo of the Roman colosseum and a gladiator: a reminder of his fighting spirit and what Italy’s capital means to him. But in the swirli
- Glave wins 100m gold ahead of Azu in stunning GB one-two
BBC Sport: Great Britain's Romell Glave wins the men's 100m gold medal and is joined by compatriot Jeremiah Azu on the podium, who finishes in second place at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.