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Amanal Petros and Alisa Vainio set marathon records at Euro Championships

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 12:14 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Amanal Petros and Alisa Vainio set marathon records at Euro Championships
Summary

Amanal Petros of Germany and Alisa Vainio of Finland established new championship records in their respective marathons at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Both athletes finished strong on the final day of the event, showcasing impressive performance. The races were highly competitive, with several athletes challenging for top positions. Results from other events will also be finalized today as the championships conclude.

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  • •Amanal Petros sets a new record in the men's marathon.
  • •Alisa Vainio sets a new record in the women's marathon.
  • •Both records are established at the 2026 European Athletics Championships.
  • •Event takes place in Birmingham on August 16.
  • •Final results will be confirmed as the championships conclude.
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  • 12:14 PMBBC Sport — European Championship marathon records fall in men's and women's races
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Germany's Amanal Petros and Finland's Alisa Vainio both set new championship records on their way to gold in the men and women's marathons, on the final day of the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

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