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  1. 'Visser keeps flawless all the time'published at 20:14 BST 11 August

    Women's 100m hurdles semi-finals

    Colin Jackson
    Two-time world 110m hurdles champion on BBC One

    Ditaji Kambundji has been struggling all year.

    She has never been as razor sharp as we expected from her after coming off the back of a good indoor season.

    Nadine Visser keeps flawless all the time. She is easy over the barriers and, of course, she is very strong.

    Ditaji Kambundji of Team Great Britain competes in Women's 100m Hurdles Semi-Final during day two of the 27th European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium on August 11, 2026 in Birmingham, EnglandImage source, Getty Images
  2. Visser wins third semi-finalpublished at 20:14 BST 11 August

    Women's 100m hurdles semi-finals

    Nadine Visser takes the third and final semi-final in the women's 100m hurdles, finishing some way clear with a time of 12.69 seconds.

    Ditaji Kambundji of Switzerland takes the second automatic qualification spot in 12.94, but no-one from this race challenges for the two fastest non-automatic qualifying spots.

    France's Laeticia Bapte (12.77) and Hungary's Luca Kozak (12.83) take those and will head to the final at 21:30 BST.

    Nadine Visser of Team Netherlands competes in Women's 100m Hurdles Semi-Final during day two of the 27th European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium on August 11, 2026 in Birmingham, EnglandImage source, Getty Images
  3. Norris 11th in hammer finalpublished at 20:08 BST 11 August

    Men's hammer final

    Great Britain's Jake Norris manages a best throw measuring 74.61 metres in the men's hammer final, which is not enough to earn him an extra three attempts as he places 11th.

    Hungary's Bence Halasz is in gold medal position as things stand, with a leading mark of 81.84m.

  4. 'I found out about two hours before'published at 20:07 BST 11 August

    Women's 100m hurdles semi-finals

    BBC Sport

    Emma Nwofor of Great Britain and Northern Ireland after competing in the women's 100m hurdles heats during day two of the European Athletics Championships 2026 at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, EnglandImage source, Getty Images

    Great Britain's Emma Nwofor, speaking to BBC Sport about her late call-up to the semi-finals: "I found out about two hours before needing to get on the bus.

    "I was super sad, but I got over it [not initially making the semi-finals]. I spent the day with my mum and auntie. We went to the UKA hub house.

    "I was chilling meeting the team. I was getting calls and texts saying: 'Where are you? You're in the semis'.

    "Honestly, I wasn't initially supposed to be here, so it was to rectify what I did wrong. I had a cracking start that time, but then I kind of lost it. I think my focus was the start."

  5. 'Schuster clattered the barrier'published at 20:05 BST 11 August

    Women's 100m hurdles semi-finals

    Colin Jackson
    Two-time world 110m hurdles champion on BBC One

    If you watch Franziska Schuster, the German, she clattered into the barrier and never recovered. Mistakes were being made. She staggers into the hurdle and hits the deck.

    Franziska Schuster of Team Germany reacts after falling in the Women's 100 Metres Hurdles Semi-Finals during day two of the 27th European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium on August 11, 2026 in Birmingham, EnglandImage source, Getty Images
  6. Kozak wins second semi-finalpublished at 20:05 BST 11 August

    Women's 100m hurdles semi-finals

    The barriers are realigned and we're all set for heat two of the women's 100m hurdles semi-finals.

    Two more automatic qualifying spots up for grabs here...

    Hungary's Luca Kozak and Belgian Yanla Ndjip-Nyemeck take them, while France's Sacha Alessandrini will take her place in one of the two hot seats.

    Behind, there's a nasty fall for Germany's Franziska Schuster, who appears to be OK and is able to get back to her feet.

    (L-R) Martine Kolbeinshavn Hjoernevik of Team Norway, Luca Kozak of Team Hungary and Sacha Alessandrini of Team France compete in the Women's 100 Metres Hurdles Semi-Finals during day two of the 27th European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium on August 11, 2026 in Birmingham, EnglandImage source, Getty Images
  7. 'Sey did so well to be competitive'published at 20:01 BST 11 August

    Women's 100m hurdles semi-finals

    Colin Jackson
    Two-time world 110m hurdles champion on BBC Two

    We expect Pia Skrzyszowska to do that, and we know what she is capable of.

    Marcia Sey did so well to be competitive. She kept her rhythm and kept her form.

    12.77 is pretty neat for Sey.

    Pia Skrzyszowska of Team Poland competes in the Women's 100 Metres Hurdles Semi-Finals during day two of the 27th European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium on August 11, 2026 in Birmingham, EnglandImage source, Getty Images
  8. ON AIR!published at 19:59 BST 11 August

    BBC One

    If you want to watch the live action from Alexander Stadium as well as following our live text, tune in to BBC One.

    Coverage has just switched over from BBC Two, so watch on BBC One or click 'Watch & listen' at the top of this live text.

  9. Sey into finalpublished at 19:59 BST 11 August

    Women's 100m hurdles semi-finals

    Marcia SeyImage source, Getty Images

    Marcia Sey of Great Britain makes the final of the women's 100m hurdles!

    She comes through the first semi-final in 12.77 secs, just pipping France's Laeticia Bapte on a photo finish for the second of the two automatic qualification places from the race.

    Pia Skrzyszowska won it with 12.60, while late entrant Emma Nwofor of Great Britain finished sixth in 13.16.

  10. 'It didn't work out today, but that's fine'published at 19:55 BST 11 August

    Women's 5,000m final

    BBC Sport

    Hannah Nuttall (left) in the 5,000m finalImage source, Getty Images

    Great Britain's Hannah Nuttall, speaking to BBC Sport:

    "I was just focusing on the race and not looking at the count or laps. I was just focusing on who was in front of me and I wasn't even aware of how slow the pace was - I was just locked in, but it did feel pretty slow at the start.

    "I wouldn't say I was too aggressive, but I maybe made too many moves, because I was so aware of the break that went [ahead].

    "I just wanted to be there and give myself a chance and that's what I did. It didn't work out today, but that's fine.

    "As long as I gave it my all, that's all I'm worried about.

  11. GB's Sey and Nwofor seek places in finalpublished at 19:54 BST 11 August

    Women's 100m hurdles semi-finals

    Onwards to the three semi-finals in the women's 100m hurdles, with the 12 highest-ranked runners joining 12 qualifiers from yesterday.

    The British interest is in the first race - British champion Marcia Sey has the third-quickest season’s best in this semi-final behind 2022 champion Pia Skrzyszowska of Poland and France's Laeticia Bapte.

    Meanwhile Emma Nwofor (below), who finished 14th overall in yesterday's first round, has made her way in following withdrawals.

    Elsewhere, in semi-final three it’s a head-to-head between world champion Ditaji Kambundji and Dutch flyer Nadine Visser, who is the quickest European this year.

    The final is at 21:30 BST this evening.

  12. 'She’s like any other girl except she's the Olympic champion'published at 19:53 BST 11 August

    Peter Gillibrand
    BBC Newsbeat

    Lloyd Kempson smiling for the camera with his thumb up on his right hand to the camera. He's wearing a navy blue top and has long slicked back auburn hair. He is sat in a press tent at the championships and there's white seats and tables behind him.
    Image caption,

    Lloyd Kempson says Keely Hodgkinson is just a "down-to-earth girl that loves to run"

    The queue of people lining up to tell Keely Hodgkinson she's an inspiration isn’t short.

    British Athletics' golden girl had only just finished winning her 800m heat earlier this afternoon when Italy's Eloisa Coiro crashed her interview, external to say just that.

    BBC Newsbeat caught up with Lloyd Kempson, social lead for the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, to ask why so many people seem to love Hodgkinson.

    "Simple, she is normal," is his simple reply.

    "She is the most normal athlete, normal girl you will ever meet. She just comes across like an absolute down-to-earth girl that loves to run.

    "And when she doesn't run, she's normal.

    "She goes home, she puts up her TikTok dances, she's like any other girl except she's the Olympic champion."

    Lloyd, who has been coaching for 10 years and an athlete for 25 years, thinks her relatability "connects people closer to her than it does any other athletes".

    Hodgkinson recently said winning at these championships would match her Olympic gold medal from Paris 2024.

    Lloyd thinks that's because she’s competing in front of her friends and family - as well as a home crowd.

    "The country now views Keely Hodgkinson as their golden girl," he says.

    "I think there's an element that she feels a responsibility to give back to this crowd after how much support we give her.

    "She wants to show the crowd 'I am your girl' and I am going to do it for you."

  13. Watch how Great Britain won mixed 4x400m relay silverpublished at 19:50 BST 11 August

    While we wait for the next event on the track, let's take another look back at yesterday's action.

    Great Britain won their first medal of the championships in the mixed 4x400m relay, finishing second to Norway to take silver.

    Media caption,

    Norway win mixed relay final as GB take silver medal

  14. Postpublished at 19:48 BST 11 August

    Women's 5,000m final

    Nadia Battocletti celebratesImage source, Getty Images

    The time is largely irrelevant after a slow, tactical race like that, but Italy's Nadia Battocletti takes gold in 15:37.84.

    It's 15:41.27 for Hannah Nuttall, less than a second off the podium places, while fellow Britons India Weir and Innes FitzGerald finish 16th and 19th respectively.

  15. Postpublished at 19:47 BST 11 August

    Women's 5,000m final

    Andrew Cotter
    Commentator on BBC Two

    Nobody can live with Nadia Battocletti. She motors away from the rest.

  16. Postpublished at 19:44 BST 11 August

    Women's 5,000m final

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

    I think the only person going to walk off that track happy with how they ran is Nadia Battocletti.

  17. gold-medal

    Battocletti retains title, Nuttall fifthpublished at 19:43 BST 11 August

    Women's 5,000m final

    Nadia Battocletti goes - and she will not be caught!

    Nobody can follow the Italian as she begins her sprint for gold.

    There's an almighty battle behind for the rest of the medals, but it's not to be for Hannah Nuttall, who crosses the line in fifth.

    Ireland's Sarah Healy also misses out, as Spain's Marta Garcia and Italy's Micol Majori complete the podium.

    Nadia BattoclettiImage source, Getty Images
  18. Postpublished at 19:41 BST 11 August

    Women's 5,000m final

    This is really positive from Hannah Nuttall.

    The Briton moves towards the front and is in second place at the bell.

    Here we go...

    Sarah Healy of Ireland, right, and Hannah Nuttall of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compete in the women's 5000m final during day two of the European Athletics Championships 2026 at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, EnglandImage source, Getty Images
  19. Postpublished at 19:40 BST 11 August

    Women's 5,000m final

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

    Another move by Maureen Koster. Maybe she will keep turning the screw.

  20. Postpublished at 19:40 BST 11 August

    Women's 5,000m final

    Two laps to go and it is the Dutch athlete Maureen Koster who now decides to put her foot down.

    Nadia Battocletti is close behind, as is Ireland's Sarah Healy and GB's Hannah Nuttall.

    Athletes compete in the women's 5000m final during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on August 11, 2026Image source, Getty Images