Glave and Azu secure European 100m gold and silver for Great Britain

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Glave and Azu secure European 100m gold and silver for Great Britain
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Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu of Great Britain dominated the men’s 100m final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham on August 11, 2026. Glave captured gold with a time of 10.09 seconds, while Azu finished closely behind for silver at 10.16 seconds. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Glave, who previously won bronze at the championships in Rome two years ago. The absence of Italian favorite Lamont Marcell Jacobs, who suffered an injury, contributed to the British athletes’ success. The victory continues Great Britain's strong performance in sprint events on home soil.

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  • Glave and Azu finished first and second in the 100m final.
  • Glave set a time of 10.09 seconds for gold.
  • Azu improved from his bronze medal in 2022 to silver.
  • Jacobs, the defending champion, exited the race due to injury.
  • The event took place at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.
Latest Updates
  • 9:44 PMBBC SportGlave and Azu deliver on GB sweep promise with 100m gold and silver
  • 9:33 PMYahoo SportsRomell Glave storms to gold to seal 100m double for Great Britain
  • 9:24 PMBBC SportGB's Glave and Azu claim European 100m one-two
  • 9:20 PMYahoo SportsGB's Glave and Azu claim European 100m one-two
  • 9:02 PMBBC SportGlave wins 100m gold ahead of Azu in stunning GB one-two
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Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu say a medal sweep in the men's 100m was a goal they had discussed amongst their teams earlier in the year, as the two take home the gold and silver medals at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

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Romell Glave sealed a 100 metre double for Great Britain at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham as he followed up Amy Hunt’s success by storming to gold ahead of team-mate Jeremiah Azu. Glave crossed the finish in 10.

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Great Britain's Romell Glave wins the men's 100m gold medal and is joined by compatriot Jeremiah Azu on the podium, who finishes in second place at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

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