Seven championships, seven medals: European champion Kate O’Connor is Ireland’s one-woman medal factory

In a crowded field, the 30-year-old emerged on the home straight to cross the line in third.

Ireland's Andrew Coscoran storms to bronze medal in 1500m European final on the penultimate day of action at the European Athletics Championships.

Live athletics updates from 7.45pm BST Email Luke | Sign up for The Recap Tom Bassam is stepping in for an hour. Kate O’Connor (Ireland) 5,812pts Emma Oosterwegel (Netherlands) 5,761pts Sofie Dokter (Netherlands) 5,741pts Annik Kälin (Switzerland) 5,707pts Sophie Weißenberg (Germany) 5,689pts Continue re

The women's 800m was one of the most anticipated events of the European Athletics Championships, as it promised a thrilling three-battle between Keely Hodgkinson, Audrey Werro and Femke Broeders-Bol

UoB student Poppy Tank will compete in the 10,000m event at the Alexander Stadium

The Hickeys have already celebrated national titles, World Cup medals and international call-ups - but the coming days will see them make Irish gymnastics history. James, Matthew and Róisin Hickey are set to become the first three members of the same family to represent Ireland at the European Gymnastics Championships

'I want it all': British sprinter Amy Hunt hits high notes in medal charge at European championships  Toronto Star

Great Britain's Angharad Evans won her first European Championship gold in the 100m breaststroke final in Paris.

Many critics have blamed the price of tickets for the sparse-looking stadium.

Swimmers Quadarella and Martinenghi and distance runner Battocletti crowned champs