Donegal’s English sets European Championship record for 800m

Donegal athlete Mark English continued his great form at 800m by setting a European Championship record.

Donegal athlete sets championship record of 1:43.49 as he goes up against Max Burgin for gold medal in Thursday night final

Earlier, Sophie Becker and Lauren Roy progressed to their respective semi-finals in Birmingham.

Keely Hodgkinson cruises into European Championships 800m semi-finals  The Times

Ireland's first involvement in the 2026 European Aquatics Championships resulted in a new national record as Liam Custer won his 400m IM heat in a time of 4:22.57.

There will be a host of world-class athletes in Birmingham this week but the 800m should shine like a supernova They say betting is a mug’s game. But here are two predictions to take to the bank. The European Athletics Championships this week in Birmingham, with the BBC shoving its considerable heft behind it, will be

Records could fall in Birmingham this week as athletics’ major stars battle for continental glory