Rhasidat Adeleke ran 22.28 to win the silver medal in the women's 200 metres at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, a new Irish national record. Amy Hunt took gold in 22.19 while Dina Asher-Smith was third in 22.29. Adeleke moved from about fourth on the straight to third and then edged Asher-Smith in the dying strides to secure second place. The result came on a memorable night for Ireland at Alexander Stadium that also saw Mark English win the men's 800m in 1:45.26, Ireland's first ever men's gold at the European Championships. Adeleke said she initially felt regret on crossing the line but then realised she had broken the national record and expressed gratitude for her journey, calling the achievement freeing and confidence boosting. The Irish pair provided two medals for Ireland within roughly 20 minutes of each other, with Adeleke describing the moment as validation after a difficult season.
