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Nadia Battocletti secured the 5000m gold in Birmingham, successfully defending her European title. Despite a challenging summer, she delivered a strong finish, clocking 15:37.84.
Battocletti's victory came after a summer of uncertainty, marked by a 13th place finish in Rome and withdrawal from Monaco due to fatigue. Yet, her talent shone through, as she sprinted past rivals in the final 200m. Read more racing coverage.
The race was slow and strategic, with runners often in the outer lanes. Maureen Koster led for a while but faded, while Battocletti surged ahead. Marta Garcia of Spain finished second, and Micol Majori of Italy took third. Related: Fabbri retains European shot put title, Lincoln again fourth.
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Italian runner Nadia Battocletti defends her European title with a strong finish. Nadia Battocletti secured the 5000m gold in Birmingham, successfully defending her European title. Despite a challenging summer, she delivered a strong finish, clocking 15:37.84.
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