Miltiadis Tentoglou named finalist for European Athlete of the Year 2026

Greek long jumper Miltiadis Tentoglou has been named among the three finalists for the 2026 European Athlete of the Year award. He joins Swedish record-holder Armand Duplantis and Italian athlete Gianmarco Tamberi as the top contenders for the title. The winner will be announced on October 24 at the Golden Tracks gala, which will be hosted in Lausanne. This event will also honor winners in three other categories: European Female Athlete of the Year, and the Rising Star awards for both men and women.

In addition to the European honors, World Athletics has announced the nominees for the 2026 World Athlete of the Year, with the awards ceremony scheduled for November 29 in Monaco. The global shortlist includes top performers such as Tigst Assefa and Chase Jackson, following their achievements in the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship and other international events. While Duplantis faced a challenging season, including a withdrawal from the Diamond League final, his early-year success, highlighted by a world record jump of 6.31 meters, remains a significant factor in these award considerations.