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  1. Postpublished at 20:52 BST 13 August

    Women's triple jump final

    After three of a possible six attempts in the women's triple jump final, Italy's Dariya Derkach leads with a distance of 14.53 metres.

    Derkach, the 2023 European indoor silver medallist, is at the head of what we expected to be a very open field - and so it is proving.

    Aleksandra Nacheva of Bulgaria is currently second, with a best effort of 14.40m.

  2. 'I was pretty spent with 200m to go'published at 20:48 BST 13 August

    Women's 3,000m steeplechase final

    BBC Sport

    Great Britain's Elise Thorner in action during the Women's 3000m Steeplechase FinalImage source, Reuters

    Great Britain's Elise Thorner, speaking to BBC Sport: "It was gutting to see Lea [Meyer] fall as I know her quite well. Shocking to see and trying to get over was a bit mad. I was pretty spent with 200m to go.

    "I tried to make a push with 600m to go and I got gapped. Trying to readjust the gameplan...Overall, I am thrilled to have a new learning experience.

    "To come in with a lot of pressure was also just a privilege. I am used to this [weather] - I went to university in the States and it was hot. That was my kind of race.

    "I need to go back to my coach and see why I didn't finish high up as I wanted. Honestly, I loved being out there."

    On family support in the stands: "It is so amazing. First home champs to have them here is so special."

  3. Postpublished at 20:43 BST 13 August

    Men's discus final

    It's another field final now with the men's discus ready to go.

    Slovenia’s defending champion Kristjan Ceh holds four of the top 10 throws by Europeans this year.

    World record holder Mykolas Alekna of Lithuania had surgery on a torn pectoral muscle in March but has hit the ground running since his return.

    Meanwhile three-time world champion Daniel Stahl of Sweden has surprisingly only won one European medal – silver in 2018. He came fourth in 2024 and has twice finished fifth.

    There's no British athletes in this event.

  4. Postpublished at 20:41 BST 13 August

    Women's 3,000m steeplechase final

    Paula Radcliffe
    Former women's marathon world record holder on BBC One

    You have to applaud that. Gesa Felicitas Krause has worked her way back after the birth of her daughter.

  5. GB's Thorner finishes fifthpublished at 20:39 BST 13 August
    Breaking

    Women's 3,000m steeplechase final

    Gold medallist Germany's Gesa Felicitas KrauseImage source, Reuters

    A really disappointing result for Elise Thorner, who ran out of gas on the final lap.

    Gesa Felicitas Krause of Germany, who was one of the leading pack from the off, held her nerve to win gold ahead of the 2024 champion Alice Finot. The French athlete takes silver.

    It's bronze for Germany too, as Olivia Gurth kicks late to snatch bronze away from Thorner.

    Lea Meyer, one of the leading pack throughout, took a heavy fall into the water on the final turn. Thankfully she got straight back up so no serious injury there, we hope.

  6. Postpublished at 20:38 BST 13 August

    Women's 3,000m steeplechase final

    Steve Cram
    BBC athletics commentator at Alexander Stadium

    Elise Thorner in actionImage source, PA Media

    Elise is looking tired...

    She is watching the medal disappear from her.

  7. Postpublished at 20:38 BST 13 August

    Women's 3,000m steeplechase final

    Elise Thorner has been left behind by the front three...

    But Lea Meyer falls at the water jump!

  8. Postpublished at 20:38 BST 13 August

    Women's 3,000m steeplechase final

    Final lap!

    The front four have kicked away, including Thorner...

  9. Postpublished at 20:37 BST 13 August

    Women's 3,000m steeplechase final

    Steve Cram
    BBC athletics commentator at Alexander Stadium

    They are all tired. They went hard for the first kilometre.

    Alice Finot of Team France competesImage source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 20:37 BST 13 August

    Women's 3,000m steeplechase final

    This could be a case of who holds their nerve.

    Elise Thorner has moved into third place with 500m to go.

  11. Postpublished at 20:36 BST 13 August

    Women's 3,000m steeplechase final

    Paula Radcliffe
    Former women's marathon world record holder on BBC One

    To front run the whole way is tough, and you can see Lea Meyer is tiring.

  12. Postpublished at 20:35 BST 13 August

    Women's 3,000m steeplechase final

    1200m to go.

    Elise Thorner is still in fourth, behind reigning champion Alice Finot and the two Germans, Lea Meyer and Gesa Krause.

    Athletes compete at dusk in the 3000m Steeplechase Women final at the EuropeanImage source, EPA
  13. Postpublished at 20:34 BST 13 August

    Women's 3,000m steeplechase final

    A front pack of eight athletes has broken away from the rest of the field at around the half way mark.

    Elise Thorner is among them.

  14. Postpublished at 20:33 BST 13 August

    Women's 3,000m steeplechase final

    Steve Cram
    BBC athletics commentator at Alexander Stadium

    The pace is quick, but Elise Thorner is happy to be where she is.

  15. Postpublished at 20:33 BST 13 August

    Women's 3,000m steeplechase final

    Elise Thorner of Great BritainImage source, PA Media

    Elise Thorner is sat in fourth place after 1000m.

    The quick pace continues.

  16. Postpublished at 20:31 BST 13 August

    Women's 3,000m steeplechase final

    Paula Radcliffe
    Former women's marathon world record holder on BBC One

    A German plan starting to unfold...

    It is more than honest so far. It is a sub-nine minute pace.

  17. Postpublished at 20:31 BST 13 August

    Women's 3,000m steeplechase final

    They are well underway in the final - 500m gone, 2500m to go.

    The German duo of Leya Mayer and Gesa Krause have hit the front early, trying to draw Elise Thorner out of her stride.

    The Brit is not tempted however.

    Great Britain's Elise Thorner, France's Alice Finot, Germany's Olivia Gurth and Turkey's Derya KunurImage source, Reuters
  18. Postpublished at 20:30 BST 13 August

    Women's 3,000m steeplechase final

    BBC Sport

    Great Britain's Elise Thorner, speaking to BBC Sport about competing at the 2022 European Athletics Championships: "I remember it so well.

    "It was just a huge moment for me. This is where I want to be and I was so far from where I wanted to be.

    "I went there so scared, quite young and so much to learn."

  19. Postpublished at 20:29 BST 13 August

    Women's 3,000m steeplechase final

    France's Alice Finot, the reigning European champion, is also a serious contender here.

    But Elise Thorner has a real chance of a medal. A confident smile for the camera as she lines up on track.

  20. Postpublished at 20:27 BST 13 August

    Women's 3,000m steeplechase final

    Paula Radcliffe
    Former women's marathon world record holder on BBC One

    Elise Thorner has a huge opportunity. She has really hit that purple patch this year at the right time.

    Elise Thorner of Britain reacts after a Women's 3000m steeplechaseImage source, EPA