Athletics News

Three victories for Russia, a pair for France and a long-awaited gold for Barbora Spotakova were the highlights on a chilly but dry third day of action at the European Championships in Zurich on Thursday (14).

Adam Gemili runs a time of 19.98 seconds to win gold in the 200m at the European Athletics Championships.

The IAAF Continental Cup can be said to have its origins almost exactly 40 years ago, give or take a few weeks.

World women's 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu misses out on a medal at the European Athletics Championships, finishing fourth.

Martyn Rooney wins 400m gold but fellow Briton Christine Ohuruogu finishes fourth in the women's race at the European Championships.

Britain's Martyn Rooney wins 400m gold at the European Championships, with compatriot Matthew Hudson-Smith taking silver.

Yohann Diniz shattered the world record* in the 50km race walk on the fourth day of action at the European Championships in Zurich on Friday (15).

France's Yohann Diniz breaks the 50km walking world record at the 2014 European Athletic Championships in Zurich.

Cooly, the 2014 European Athletics Championship mascot, wows the crowd with his pole vaulting skills.