Miltiadis Tentoglou wins fourth consecutive European long jump title

Greek long jumper Miltiadis Tentoglou secured his fourth consecutive European Athletics Championship title in Birmingham. During the qualification round held on August 10, 2026, Tentoglou initially struggled with a jump of 7.78 meters due to challenging wind conditions but rebounded with an 8.26-meter leap, easily surpassing the 8.15-meter qualification threshold. Tentoglou noted that the conditions, including the pit sand and morning schedule, provided minor challenges, though he remained pleased with his form.

In the final held on August 11, Tentoglou confirmed his dominance by leaping 8.44 meters on his fourth attempt. Guided by his coach, Georgios Pomaski, the athlete demonstrated his characteristic ability to perform under pressure during the decisive phases of the competition. This victory marks his fourth successive gold medal at the European Championships, further cementing his status as a premier international athlete in the long jump discipline.