As we bring our coverage of the 2026 European Athletics Championships to a close, we celebrate a truly unforgettable week for Irish sport. A week of courage. A week of achievement. A week that will live long in the memory.
Four outstanding performances defined a historic championships for Team Ireland:
KATE O’CONNOR — GOLD
Women’s Heptathlon
MARK ENGLISH — GOLD
Men’s 800m
RHASIDAT ADELEKE — SILVER
Women’s 200m
ANDREW COSCORAN — BRONZE
Men’s 1500m
Congratulations to every member of Team Ireland for representing our nation with pride, passion and distinction. Your performances inspired us all and created memories that will be celebrated for generations.
A special congratulations to the incredible team at Athletics Ireland and their sponsors,. Also the wonderful Irish fans whose support and passion created an unforgettable atmosphere in Birmingham.
Throughout the championships, Irish Runner Magazine brought you daily coverage across our social media channels and online at irishrunner.ie, sharing the stories, emotions and moments behind one of the greatest weeks in the history of Irish athletics.
To everyone who followed our coverage over the past seven days — and to the 5 million-plus viewers who joined us — thank you for being part of this incredible journey.
We look forward to celebrating this historic week further in the Autumn Edition of Irish Runner Magazine, published on September 30th. Pre-orders will be available from tomorrow, August 17th.
Irish Runner Magazine signing off from the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
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