
Defending Champions Return to 2026 NYC Marathon
Reigning champions Hellen Obiri and Benson Kipruto will defend their titles at the 2026 NYC Marathon, facing strong competition from other elite runners
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Reigning champions Hellen Obiri and Benson Kipruto will defend their titles at the 2026 NYC Marathon, facing strong competition from other elite runners

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Abbie Donnelly overcame a shoe emergency to win a historic bronze medal in the European Marathon Championships, becoming the first British woman to achieve this feat.

Athletes from around the world gathered in Birmingham, England, for the final day of the Euro Champs. The event saw several athletes claim gold medals in their respective events.

Hungary's Bence Halász won the hammer throw with a world-leading 276-5 (84.25), a national record, moving him to No. 10 all-time. Germany's Merlin Hummel took silver with 266-9 (81.30), while Mykhaylo Kokhan of Ukraine got bronze with 260-9 (79.49).

Norwegian athlete Jakob Ingebrigtsen made a triumphant return to competition, claiming his fourth European title in the 5000 meters at the Euro Champs in Birmingham. Ingebrigtsen, who had been struggling with an Achilles injury, powered through the final straight to take the gold with a time of 13:15.29.

Le’Ezra Brown, the new World Junior 110m hurdles champion, says a friendly rivalry with SEC teammate Ja’Kobe Tharp sparked his record-tying 12.72 run in Eugene, highlighting his comeback from injury and the coaching support at Georgia.