Five gold medals on offer at European Championships opening day

The European Athletics Championships began today in Birmingham, featuring five gold medal events. Key matches include the women's 100m final, which showcases defending champion Dina Asher-Smith among others, and the men's shot put final with GB's Scott Lincoln. Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen makes his return in the men's 5,000m final after nearly a year out due to injury. Live coverage is available on BBC Two. Great Britain aims to improve on its third-place finish in the 2024 medal table, competing against strong contenders.

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