Ingebrigtsen returns as European Athletics Championships begin in Birmingham

The 2026 European Athletics Championships commence today in Birmingham, featuring major stars vying for continental titles. Key events include the women's 800m, where Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson and top contender Audrey Werro will headline a competitive field. Jakob Ingebrigtsen marks his comeback in the 5,000m after recovering from Achilles tendon surgery, aiming to continue his dominance at the European level. The championships also set a stage for Mondo Duplantis to reclaim his pole vault supremacy after a rare defeat in the Diamond League. Athletes will strive for personal bests and potential record-breaking performances throughout the week.

• 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Five major storylines to follow at the European Athletics Championships, from Ingebrigtsen’s return to the 800m race of the season