British women's marathon team wins gold, Abbie Donnelly takes bronze — image accompanying Athletics Weekly's report. Image accompanying Athletics Weekly’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Abbie Donnelly claimed bronze in the women's marathon, helping Great Britain win team gold. Donnelly finished in 2:27:33, behind Lili Anna Vindics-Tóth and Alisa Vainio. The British women's team successfully defended their title from Rome.
The marathon took place in cooler conditions, a relief from the earlier heatwave. Donnelly described the race as a series of surges. Natasha Wilson finished fifth, and Rose Harvey and Louise Small also contributed to the team's success. Read more racing coverage.
Alisa Vainio dominated the women's race, winning by nearly five minutes. Amanal Petros won the men's race, setting a new championship record. Mahamed Mahamed finished seventh for Britain, while Tewelde Menges and Jonny Mellor also competed. Related: Hunt and Asher-Smith Lead British Relay Success at European Championships.
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Great Britain's women's marathon team secured gold, with Abbie Donnelly winning bronze in the individual race. Abbie Donnelly claimed bronze in the women's marathon, helping Great Britain win team gold. Donnelly finished in 2:27:33, behind Lili Anna Vindics-Tóth and Alisa Vainio. The British women's team successfully defended their title from Rome.
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Runner World published this brief on August 16, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated August 16, 2026.
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