Hodgkinson chases 800m gold as men's 200m final features in Birmingham at European Athletics Championships 2026

Hodgkinson chases gold in the 800m during Friday’s evening session at the European Athletics Championships 2026 in Birmingham.

The session also featured the men’s 200m final and other events, presented as live updates.

The coverage noted empty seats at Birmingham this week, mentioned 30 degree heat and little shelter, and said Sean Ingle digs deeper into whether the gaps will damage London’s chances of hosting the 2029 world champs.