Donnelly wins GB's first women's marathon medal at Europeans

Donnelly secured Great Britain’s first-ever women’s marathon medal at the European Championships, marking a historic milestone for the squad. She remarked, "It means everything to bash this present successful Birmingham," said Donnelly, formerly a transverse state runner. "I've ne'er done a location champs earlier truthful to person the assemblage outcry 'Abbie Donnelly' was an unthinkable experience." During the race, Vainio broke away early, while Donnelly and teammate Wilson alternated positions within the chasing pack for much of the distance—a dynamic the bronze medallist described as a "massive" help. Vindics‑Toth eventually produced the decisive surge; Donnelly tracked the move, maintained her effort up an uphill stretch to the finish line, and crossed the line 12 seconds behind the Hungarian athlete. Reflecting on the effort, Donnelly stated, "I can't judge it to beryllium honest," said Donnelly, 29. "That was an astonishing acquisition and a alleviation to get circular the course, it was truthful hilly." She added, "I deliberation it was a lawsuit of being truly