Abbie Donnelly secured a bronze medal in the women’s marathon, and Great Britain claimed gold in the team event, on the final day of the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham.
The final day of the championships in Birmingham brought a double celebration for the host nation. Donnelly’s third place in the marathon earned her bronze, and the British squad followed by taking top honours in the team classification.
Competition at the 2026 European Championships wrapped up with the marathon events, with the women’s race among the concluding medal contests. Great Britain’s success in both the individual and team standings capped the day for the home side.
The women’s marathon served as one of the last medal events of the championships, leaving Great Britain with a strong finish on home soil in Birmingham.
