Israeli Men’s Marathon Team Wins European Championship Gold, Ayala Takes Individual Bronze
The Israeli men's marathon team secured the gold medal in the team competition at the European Athletics Championships held in Birmingham on August 16, 2026. This marks the second consecutive European title for the Israeli team in this event. The victory was highlighted by the strong collective performance, with four Israeli runners finishing among the top eight: Gashaw Ayala earned the individual bronze with a time of 2:09:21, Tedesa Getahon finished fifth, and Ayimeru Alma placed eighth.
The individual gold medal was claimed by German runner Amanuel Petros, who completed the race in 2:09:11. Italian athlete Pietro Riva took silver with a time of 2:09:18. Ayala, who also won the European marathon championship in 2022, added another significant achievement to his record by securing the bronze medal this year.
The team’s success was celebrated as a major accomplishment, emphasizing the depth and strength of Israeli long-distance running on the European stage. The event continues to showcase top athletic performances as the championships progress.
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