There will be no final cave – Galvydytė missed the moment in the finish drama
At the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham (United Kingdom), Gabija Galvydytė dramatically failed to qualify for the final of the 1500 m race.
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Galvydytė left just a moment away from another final: “It hurts, but maybe it’s enough?”
Only 12 hours had passed since the emotional 800 m final when Lithuania’s record holder Gabija Galvydytė once again took to the laps of the “Alexander” stadium in Birmingham.
Septynkovėje – Beatrice Juškevičiūtė’s personal record and improved position
At the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham (United Kingdom), heptathlete Beatričė Juškevičiūtė continues the competition on Saturday.
New distance records in the rain – and the finish of Lithuanian racewalkers
At the “Alexander” stadium, in the heart of Birmingham, another Lithuanian started in the European Championship. 26-year-old Austėja Kavaliauskaitė competed in the racewalking half marathon event…
Right behind the superstars, Galvydytė sent a message: “I am fourth in Europe!”
The packed “Alexander” stadium in Birmingham was buzzing like a huge popcorn pot. The spectators watching the women’s 800 meters final were on the edge of their seats.
Galvydytė, who sprinted excellently at the end of the race, is fourth in Europe
Gabija Galvydytė finished in the 800 m running event. The Lithuanian who ran in the final took
Mykolas Alekna, who grabbed the silver, also managed a smile
On Friday, a medal ceremony was held in the meadow near the “Alexander” stadium in Birmingham, relevant to Lithuania for the first time in this European Championship. At it, on Mykolas Alekna’s chest…
Mykolas Alekna’s coach – about the course of the final, desire for a rematch, and the series of medals
Mykolas Alekna, not hiding his disappointment over the silver finish at the European Championship in Birmingham, was cheered up by coach Mantas Jusis.
Abu sons encouraged Virgilijus Alekna counted his and Mykolas’ medals: “Can you imagine?”
„Impressive results. Truly impressive,“ – shared the final impressions with 15min Alexander himself in the stands of the stadium in Birmingham, an emotional race of discus throwers for medals…
Great start: after the first round – the Lithuanian climbed close to the top
Birmingham (United Kingdom) dawned on the fifth day of the European Athletics Championships. Today, only two Lithuanian women will take the starting line, but one of them will participate in as many as…