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Jason Joseph of Switzerland claimed the men's 110m hurdles title at the European Championships in Birmingham. Joseph finished with a season's best time of 13.12 seconds, securing the gold medal.
France's Just Kwaou-Mathey, who entered the competition as the favorite, took silver with a time of 13.16 seconds. Poland's Jakub Szymański earned bronze, clocking 13.26 seconds. Read more racing coverage.
British runner Sam Bennett, despite achieving a personal best in the semi-finals, finished seventh in the final with a time of 13.62 seconds. Bennett expressed disappointment but remained optimistic for future competitions. Related: Hudson-Smith Wins Historic 400m Gold at European Championships.
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Swiss hurdler Jason Joseph wins gold at the European Championships in Birmingham. Jason Joseph of Switzerland claimed the men's 110m hurdles title at the European Championships in Birmingham. Joseph finished with a season's best time of 13.12 seconds, securing the gold medal.
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