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Nadia Battocletti claimed European 10,000m gold, adding to her 5000m title. She unleashed a devastating final 200m to secure victory. This marks her second distance double, following her win in Rome two years ago.
The 26-year-old Italian dominated the final half lap, finishing in 31:41.17. Her final 200m was a swift 28.17, leaving her rivals far behind. Maureen Koster and Jana van Lent finished second and third, respectively. Read more racing coverage.
Megan Keith led for long spells but faded to eighth place. Despite her efforts, she expressed mixed emotions about her performance. She hopes to learn from this experience for future races. Related: Ansah wins European 200m title, Hughes takes silver.
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Nadia Battocletti wins European 10,000m gold, completing a distance double, while Megan Keith finishes eighth. Nadia Battocletti claimed European 10,000m gold, adding to her 5000m title. She unleashed a devastating final 200m to secure victory. This marks her second distance double, following her win in Rome two years ago.
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Runner World published this brief on August 14, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated August 14, 2026.
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