Great Britain leads the medal table at the European Athletics Championships 2026 after an exhilarating first two days of competition. The team secured two golds and two silvers, with standout performances from sprinters Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu, who claimed gold and silver respectively in the men’s 100m.

Amy Hunt opened Great Britain's gold tally by winning the women's 100m on Monday night in a time of 11 seconds flat. Despite a slower start that left her seventh at the 10m mark, Hunt made a remarkable comeback to overtake Ewa Swoboda from Poland and Delphine Nkansa from Belgium, while defending champion Dina Asher-Smith finished in fifth place.

The competition remains fierce, with Italy and the Netherlands closely trailing Great Britain, each with four medals. Notably, Norway showcased their strength by securing two golds on the opening night. Jakob Ingebrigtsen, returning from an Achilles injury that sidelined him for nearly a year, won the men's 5,000m gold in a stunning finish, marking his record-equalling seventh European gold.

Later that evening, the Norwegian 4x400m mixed relay team contributed a second gold, while Yemi Mary John led Great Britain’s relay team to a silver medal. The championships highlight the fierce competition and the remarkable resilience of athletes as they strive for glory.