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Romell Glave wins 100m gold at European Championships in Birmingham

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:11 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Romell Glave wins 100m gold at European Championships in Birmingham

Summary

Romell Glave became the European 100m champion at the Championships in Birmingham on August 12, 2026. Overcoming significant back injuries that kept him in a brace for much of 2022, Glave's journey included returning for competition in 2024 and winning bronze. His performances in 2026 included breaking the 10-second barrier and winning the World Indoor Championships 60m before his gold medal triumph in Birmingham. Glave expressed that achieving this title represents a significant personal redemption after his struggles with injury.

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Key Details

•Glave won gold in the 100m at the European Championships on August 12, 2026.
•He spent most of 2022 in a back brace due to back injuries.
•In 2024, he won bronze at his European Championship debut.
•He broke the 10-second barrier for the first time in June 2026.
•Glave previously won gold in the 60m at a World Indoor meet in Stockholm.

What they're saying

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"2026 was my year of redemption," Romell Glave exclusively tells Sky Sports two days on from when he stood on the podium draped with a 100m gold medal at the European Championships.
— Sky Sports

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