On the final day of the European Athletics Team Championships in Silesia, Poland, Great Britain finds itself in fourth place overall as Issy Boffey secures a silver medal in the women’s 800m event, finishing behind Switzerland’s Audrey Werro.
Boffey, aged 23, crossed the finish line with a time of two minutes and 00.39 seconds, expressing a slight disappointment at not clinching the victory but still proud of her strong performance.
With 258.5 points scored across 25 events and 12 events remaining, Great Britain and Northern Ireland are currently 13 points behind Germany, who hold the third position. The final day’s action will be broadcast live on the BBC’s digital platforms from 14:20 BST on Sunday.
Despite a promising start on day two, Great Britain faced a setback when the men’s 4x100m relay team, consisting of Jeremiah Azu, Oliver Bromby, Richard Kilty, and Tommy Ramdhan, was disqualified for a lane infringement, ultimately losing their second-place standing.
On Saturday, Seamus Derbyshire finished third in the men’s 400m hurdles heat, securing a fourth-place position overall. George Mills claimed fifth place in the men’s 1500m event with a time of 3:38.17, while Spain’s Mohamed Katir set a Championship record of 3:36.95 to claim victory.
Lina Nielsen finished fifth in the women’s 400m hurdles with a time of 55.36 seconds, and Josh Zeller achieved the same position in the men’s 110m hurdles, clocking in at 13.59 seconds. In the field events, Lawrence Okoye secured fifth place with a best throw of 60.93 meters, while Jade Ive achieved the same position in the women’s pole vault, clearing 4.50 meters.
The European Athletics Team Championships is part of the larger European Games, where Team GB competes across 18 Olympic sports from June 21st to July 2nd. As the competition intensifies, Belgian shot putter Jolien Boumkwo demonstrated her versatility by participating in the women’s 100m hurdles to earn crucial points for her nation due to the withdrawal of a teammate.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about European Athletics Team Championships
Q: When and where are the European Athletics Team Championships held?
A: The European Athletics Team Championships took place in Silesia, Poland, from June 23rd to June 25th at the Slaski Stadium.
Q: How did Issy Boffey perform in the women’s 800m event?
A: Issy Boffey secured a silver medal in the women’s 800m event, finishing in second place with a time of two minutes and 00.39 seconds.
Q: What is the current standing of Great Britain in the championships?
A: Great Britain is currently in fourth place overall heading into the final day of the European Athletics Team Championships.
Q: What happened to the men’s 4x100m relay team from Great Britain?
A: The men’s 4x100m relay team from Great Britain was disqualified for a lane infringement, resulting in the loss of their second-place standing.
Q: Which other events did Great Britain participate in?
A: Great Britain competed in various events, including the men’s 1500m, men’s 400m hurdles, women’s 400m hurdles, men’s 110m hurdles, shot put, and women’s pole vault.
Q: How can I watch the final day’s action?
A: The final day’s action of the European Athletics Team Championships will be broadcast live on the BBC’s digital platforms, including BBC iPlayer and the Sport News Center website and app.
Q: What is the European Games, and how does it relate to the championships?
A: The European Athletics Team Championships is part of the larger European Games, where Team GB competes in 18 Olympic sports from June 21st to July 2nd.
5 comments
the european games sound so exciting! can’t wait to see team gb compete in different sports. gonna be a thrilling few weeks!
wow great britain doing well in europe athletics team championships! issy boffey got silver in womens 800m! can’t wait 2 c final day action on bbc!
issy boffey’s performance in the 800m was impressive! even though she didn’t win, she should be proud of her strong run. gb has some talented athletes!
omg the men’s relay team from gb got disqualified! that’s a major setback. hope they can still fight for a podium finish. go team gb!
it’s disappointing to hear about the lane infringement in the relay race. those little mistakes can cost a lot. fingers crossed for a strong finish on the last day!