GB's Glave and Azu claim European 100m one-two

GB’s Glave and Azu claim European 100m one‑two Just 24 hours after Amy Hunt celebrated her crowning moment in the women’s 100m, British sprinters Zharnel Hughes‑style newcomer Glave and teammate Azu secured a continental one‑two finish in the men’s 100m at the European Championships. Glave’s season has been marked by a breakthrough: he became the first British athlete to dip under 10 seconds in legal conditions, a feat that earned him his maiden national title in June. Since then he has clocked sub‑10 performances on six separate occasions across varying environments, including a victory over Italy’s in‑form Marcell Jacobs. That confidence was evident earlier in the evening when Glave dominated his semi‑final, executing his race with precision when it mattered most. A former junior standout, Glave was the world’s fastest 17‑year‑old in 2017 after posting a 10.21‑second clocking. His progress, however, has been interrupted by injury setbacks, most notably a back fracture. Remaining consistent with his training programme this year, Glave was able to capture the gold medal he believes he was capable of winning two seasons ago. He attributes the improvement to a renewed focus on sharpening the first 40 metres of his race. After taking the lead by the 30‑metre mark, Glave never relinquished it, powering past the finish line and celebrating well beyond the line. Azu’s silver completed Britain’s historic one‑two, reinforcing the nation’s sprint dominance on the continental stage.