Abbie Donnelly wins bronze, GB takes team gold in marathon
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:40 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Abbie Donnelly secured the bronze medal in the women's marathon at the 2026 European Championships held in Birmingham. In addition to Donnelly's individual success, Great Britain clinched the gold medal in the team event. This marked the final day of competitions in Birmingham, showcasing strong performances from British athletes. The results reflect the team's depth and competitive spirit in long-distance events.
- •Abbie Donnelly wins bronze in women's marathon.
- •Great Britain secures gold in team event.
- •Event takes place at the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham.
- •This is the final day of the championships.
- 11:50 AMYahoo Sports — Abbie Donnelly becomes first British woman to win marathon medal at European Championships
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Donnelly wins GB's first women's marathon medal at Europeans
- 11:40 AMBBC Sport — Donnelly wins GB's first women's marathon medal at Europeans
- 10:24 AMBBC Sport — Bronze for Donnelly and team gold for GB in women's marathon
"Abbie Donnelly wins the bronze medal in the women's marathon, with Great Britain also winning a gold medal in the team event, on the final day of the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham.
"Abbie Donnelly became the first British woman to win a marathon medal at the European Championships as she claimed bronze in Birmingham on Sunday.
"Abbie Donnelly became the first British woman to win a marathon medal at the European Championships as she claimed bronze in Birmingham on Sunday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 11:50 AMAbbie Donnelly becomes first British woman to win marathon medal at European Championships
The 29-year-old from Lincoln was also the first British athlete on a European marathon podium in over 50 years
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 11:40 AMDonnelly wins GB's first women's marathon medal at Europeans
Abbie Donnelly became the first British woman to win a marathon medal at the European Championships as she claimed bronze in Birmingham on Sunday.
- BBC SportAug 16, 2026, 11:40 AMDonnelly wins GB's first women's marathon medal at Europeans
Abbie Donnelly became the first British woman to win a marathon medal at the European Championships as she claimed bronze in Birmingham on Sunday.
- BBC SportAug 16, 2026, 10:24 AMBronze for Donnelly and team gold for GB in women's marathon
Abbie Donnelly wins the bronze medal in the women's marathon, with Great Britain also winning a gold medal in the team event, on the final day of the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham.
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