Tentoglou Claims Fourth Euro Long Jump Title, Injured Jacobs Falters
- On Monday, Italy's long jump world champion Mattia Furlani withdrew from the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham after suffering a right hamstring injury during his opening qualifying jump, requiring wheelchair removal from the track.
- Widely considered a favorite for the long jump title, Furlani entered the competition with high expectations; the 2025 world champion landed a 7.73m leap before clutching his hamstring and ending his campaign prematurely.
- Double Olympic champion Miltiadis Tentoglou successfully advanced, securing automatic qualification for the final with an 8.26 effort at Alexander Stadium, while compatriot Francesco Ettore Inzoli led the qualifying field with a wind-assisted 8.34m jump.
- The 18,000 capacity Alexander Stadium hosts five finals during the evening session, with competitors vying for gold in the shot put and 5,000m events despite Furlani's absence.
- Competing in the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest next month now appears unlikely for Furlani following his injury, with the world champion's status for future events remaining uncertain.
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Tentoglou claims fourth Euro long jump title, injured Jacobs falters
Miltiadis Tentoglou wins fourth European long jump title
Miltiadis Tentoglou won the long jump gold medal at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham with a best effort of 8.44 meters. With the victory, Tentoglou completed a four-title sweep in the long jump and joined an elite group of 27 athletes who have won four medals in the history of the European Outdoor Championships. He is also the first Greek athlete to accomplish the feat. The Paris Olympic champion, who previously won gold in Ber…
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Greek star Tentoglou wins fourth consecutive long jump title at European championships
Miltiadis Tentoglou of Greece overcame windy conditions to win his fourth consecutive long jump title at the European championships.
Watch the video of Miltos Tentoglou being awarded the gold medal in Birmingham, his fourth consecutive European Championship. The post Tentoglou on the highest step: The awarding of the gold medal to… the permanent European champion (vid) appeared first on in.gr.
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