Israeli Men's Marathon Team Wins Gold at European Athletics Championships

First reported by Walla · 1 day ago

What happened

The Israeli men's marathon team won the team gold medal at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, with three runners finishing in the top eight. Gesau Ayela also won an individual bronze. The team returned to Israel celebrating their third consecutive team gold and expressed pride in representing the country.

• 01Israeli men's marathon team won team gold at 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
• 02Three Israeli runners finished in the top eight: Ayela (3rd), Getahon (5th), Almeya (8th).
• 03Gesau Ayela won individual bronze with a time of 2:09:21.
• 04Team members highlighted pride in representing Israel and the dedication required.
• 05This marks Israel's third consecutive team gold in European marathon championships.

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N12Center · Hebrew16 minutes ago

Israeli Men's Marathon Team Wins Gold at European Athletics Championships

MakoCenter · Hebrew16 minutes ago

Israeli Men's Marathon Team Wins Gold at European Athletics Championships

N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago

Israeli Runner Gashau Ayala Wins Bronze at European Marathon, Leads Team to Gold

MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Israeli Runner Gashau Ayala Wins Bronze and Leads Team to Gold at European Marathon Championships

SrugimRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Israel Wins Team Gold at European Marathon Championships with Ayala Taking Individual Bronze

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Israel Wins Team Gold in European Athletics Marathon; Ayele Gashau Takes Individual Bronze

N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago

Israeli Men’s Marathon Team Wins European Championship Gold, Ayala Takes Individual Bronze

MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Israeli Men’s Marathon Team Wins European Championship Gold, Ayala Earns Individual Bronze

Now 14Right · Hebrew1 day ago

Israel Wins Third Consecutive European Marathon Team Championship in Birmingham

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Israel Wins Team Gold and Ayala Geshao Takes Bronze at European Athletics Marathon

WallaCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Eliya Geshao Wins Bronze as Israel Takes Team Gold in European Athletics Marathon

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