Donnelly takes bronze as GB claim team gold in women's marathon
On the final day of the 2026 European Championships in Birmingham, Abbie Donnelly won bronze in the women's marathon while Great Britain's team also secured gold in the event.
The 2026 European Championships in Birmingham concluded with the women's marathon on the competition's final day. British runner Abbie Donnelly finished with a bronze medal in the individual race.
Alongside her personal result, Great Britain also performed strongly in the team standings for the marathon, where results are combined for a team classification. The British team topped that classification to win gold.
The women's marathon was one of the headline events on the closing day of the championships, and the strong showing added to Great Britain's medal tally as the tournament came to an end.
