A GOLDEN MORNING IN BIRMINGHAM 🥇 Finland’s alisavainio is the new European marathon champion, producing a dominant run to win in 2:22:26 and smash the European Championships record by almost three minutes. The 28-year-old took control early and never let go, crossing the line more than two minutes clear of the field to claim her first major senior title. Photographs via yleisurheilu / europeanathletics #glorioussport #birmingham2026 #europeanathletics #athletics #marathonrunner