Hodgkinson and Asher-Smith named in GB squad for European Championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:49 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Keely Hodgkinson, Dina Asher-Smith, and Katarina Johnson-Thompson are included in Great Britain's 98-member squad for the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham from August 10-16. Hodgkinson and Asher-Smith aim to defend their European titles, while Johnson-Thompson returns to the heptathlon after an injury absence. Other key athletes include Olympic silver medalist Matt Hudson-Smith and former world champions Jake Wightman and Amber Anning. Performance director Paula Dunn emphasized the team's depth and strength, especially with the event taking place on home soil. European powerhouse Jakob Ingebrigtsen may make his competitive return after injury, further elevating the competition level.
- •Great Britain squad includes 98 athletes for European Championships.
- •Hodgkinson and Asher-Smith defending their European titles in Birmingham.
- •Johnson-Thompson returns to heptathlon after injury absence.
- •Jakob Ingebrigtsen hints at participating after injury layoff.
- •Championships scheduled for August 10-16 at Alexander Stadium.
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"Keely Hodgkinson, Dina Asher-Smith and Katarina Johnson-Thompson are named in the Great Britain squad for next month's European Championships in Birmingham.
"Keely Hodgkinson, Dina Asher-Smith and Katarina Johnson-Thompson are named in the Great Britain squad for next month's European Championships in Birmingham.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 5:49 PMHodgkinson & Asher-Smith in GB squad for Europeans
Keely Hodgkinson, Dina Asher-Smith and Katarina Johnson-Thompson are named in the Great Britain squad for next month's European Championships in Birmingham.
- BBC SportJul 27, 2026, 5:49 PMHodgkinson & Asher-Smith in GB squad for Europeans
Keely Hodgkinson, Dina Asher-Smith and Katarina Johnson-Thompson are named in the Great Britain squad for next month's European Championships in Birmingham.
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