Keely Hodgkinson will chase her first European 800m gold at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham on Friday, with the men's 200m final also among the day's highlights.
Hodgkinson's bid for continental glory
The Olympic and world champion enters the final as the overwhelming favourite after cruising through her heat and semi-final. A victory would add the one major outdoor title missing from her collection.
Her main challenge is expected to come from Great Britain team-mate Jemma Reekie and France's Rénelle Lamote, both of whom have dipped under two minutes this season.
Men's 200m final and other finals
The men's 200m final sees Britain's Zharnel Hughes attempt to add the European crown to his Commonwealth and world medals. He faces a strong field including Italy's Filippo Tortu and American-born British sprinter.
Friday's schedule also features finals in the women's hammer, men's triple jump, and women's 400m hurdles, with Britain's Jessie Knight among the contenders.
Live coverage and how to follow
The Guardian's live blog provides minute-by-minute updates from the Alexander Stadium, with reports on all the key races and results as they happen.
Coverage continues throughout the evening, with reaction from athletes and analysis of the performances as the championships reach their climax.
