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European Athletics Championships wrap up in Birmingham: Duplantis sets new mark, Italy tops medal table

The European Athletics Championships concluded in Birmingham with medals decided in eight final disciplines, as Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis broke the championship record with a 6.15-metre clearance and Italy finished first overall with 10 gold medals.

Foto: LSM (rus)

The European Athletics Championships came to a close in Birmingham, with the final competition day deciding medals across eight disciplines.

Duplantis breaks the championship record

Sweden's pole vault sensation Armand Duplantis once again proved his dominance, winning his event and simultaneously setting a new championship record. He cleared 6.15 metres, marking the best result ever recorded at this competition in the discipline.

Italy leads the medal standings

In the overall medal count, Italy emerged as the most successful team, securing 10 gold medals and finishing at the top of the table.

With these final events concluded, the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham have officially ended.

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