Nick Griggs finishes eighth in 5000m final after losing shoe
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:01 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Nick Griggs finished eighth in the men's 5000m final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham on August 10. Despite losing a shoe with three laps remaining, Griggs completed the race in 13:21.07, ahead of Team Ireland teammates Darragh McElhinney and Brian Fay. Norwegian runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen won the race with a season-best time of 13:15.29. Griggs expressed frustration over the incident but emphasized his determination to compete.
- •Griggs finished in 13:21.07 after losing a shoe
- •Ingebrigtsen won with a time of 13:15.29
- •McElhinney finished 18th, Fay 14th
- •Griggs highlighted his determination despite the setback
- •Griggs advanced to the finals amidst strong competition
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Shoe-less Griggs battles to eighth in 5000m final
"Tyrone's Nick Griggs finishes eighth in the men's 5000m final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham despite losing a shoe.
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