Italy's Nadia Battocletti celebrates as she crosses the finish line in the women's 5000m final during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on August 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Gold medallist Italy's Nadia Battocletti (L) and bronze medallist Italy's Micol Majori (R) celebrate after competing in the women's 5000m final during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on August 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

epa13162092 First placed Nadia Battocletti of Italy (L) and second placed Marta Garcia of Spain hug after the 5000m Women final at the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, Birmingham, Britain, 11 August 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epa13162102 Third placed Micol Majori of Italy (L) and first placed Nadia Battocletti of Italy celebrate after the 5000m Women final at the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, Birmingham, Britain, 11 August 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epa13162086 Gold medalist Nadia Battocletti of Italy poses for a photo after the 5000m Women final at the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, Birmingham, Britain, 11 August 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epa13162088 Gold medalist Nadia Battocletti of Italy poses for a photo after the 5000m Women final at the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, Birmingham, Britain, 11 August 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epa13162087 Gold medalist Nadia Battocletti of Italy poses for a photo after the 5000m Women final at the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, Birmingham, Britain, 11 August 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epa13162103 Third placed Micol Majori of Italy (L) and first placed Nadia Battocletti of Italy celebrate after the 5000m Women final at the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, Birmingham, Britain, 11 August 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epa13162075 Nadia Battocletti of Italy celebrates winning in the 5000m Women final at the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, Birmingham, Britain, 11 August 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epa13162077 Nadia Battocletti of Italy competes in the Women's 5000m Final at the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, Birmingham, Britain, 11 August 2026. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN

epa13162074 Nadia Battocletti of Italy celebrates winning in the 5000m Women final at the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, Birmingham, Britain, 11 August 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epa13162082 Nadia Battocletti of Italy celebrates winning in the 5000m Women final at the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, Birmingham, Britain, 11 August 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epa13162081 Nadia Battocletti of Italy celebrates winning in the 5000m Women final at the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, Birmingham, Britain, 11 August 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epa13162079 Nadia Battocletti of Italy celebrates winning in the 5000m Women final at the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, Birmingham, Britain, 11 August 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epa13162080 Nadia Battocletti of Italy celebrates winning in the 5000m Women final at the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, Birmingham, Britain, 11 August 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epa13162073 Nadia Battocletti of Italy celebrates winning in the 5000m Women final at the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, Birmingham, Britain, 11 August 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epa13162076 Nadia Battocletti of Italy celebrates winning in the 5000m Women final at the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, Birmingham, Britain, 11 August 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

epa13162098 Nadia Battocletti of Italy celebrates winning in the 5000m Women final at the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, Birmingham, Britain, 11 August 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

Italy's Nadia Battocletti celebrates as she crosses the finish line in the women's 5000m final during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on August 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

epa13162084 Gold medalist Nadia Battocletti of Italy poses for a photo after the 5000m Women final at the European Athletics Championships Birmingham 2026, Birmingham, Britain, 11 August 2026. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN

Italy's Nadia Battocletti celebrates as she crosses the finish line in the women's 5000m final during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on August 11, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)