Miltos Tentoglou wins fourth consecutive European long jump gold in Birmingham

Greek long jumper Miltos Tentoglou secured his fourth consecutive gold medal at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham on August 11, 2026. Dominating the final at Alexander Stadium, Tentoglou achieved his winning jump of 8.44 meters in the fourth round. His main competitors, Simon Ehammer from Switzerland and Bozhidar Saraboyukov from Bulgaria, claimed silver and bronze respectively with distances of 8.29 meters and 8.26 meters.

Tentoglou’s victory marks a historic achievement, as he becomes the first athlete to win four European long jump titles in history, surpassing Igor Ter-Ovanesyan. Despite initial struggles with headwind conditions and technical errors in his early jumps, the Olympic champion maintained his composure under pressure. Following his performance, the athlete humorously realized he had misplaced his gold medal while speaking to reporters, a moment that went viral.

This victory adds to a record-breaking career that includes two Olympic gold medals and several world and European titles. Coached by George Pomaski, Tentoglou continues to be the definitive leader in the sport. After this successful campaign, he remains focused on maintaining his form for upcoming global events, with no further competitive trials or immediate legal inquiries reported, confirming his status as the sport's preeminent figure.