Sara Fantini Secures Silver Medal at European Championships; Jacobs Injured: Test Results Revealed

Sara Fantini has won a silver medal in the hammer throw at the European Athletics Championships currently underway in Birmingham. The 1997-born athlete from the Carabinieri confirms her presence on the continental podium, two years after her gold in Rome 2024. Her best throw of 74.35 meters was achieved on her first attempt, and she was unable to improve upon it. The gold medal goes to Finland's Silja Kosonen, who was unbeatable with a throw of 76.28 meters. The bronze medal was won by Norway's Beatrice Nedberge Llano with a throw of 72.88 meters.

'I am very happy. It was absolutely not a given that I would come here and win a medal. I won't deny that I tried until the end. Silja (Kosonen) has done exceptional things, and I am very happy for her,' said Sara Fantini to Rai microphones.

Other Results

In other events of the evening, Ayomide Folorunso finished fifth in a very fast 400m hurdles final. In the 200 meters, Dalia Kaddari's race ended, as she was the first athlete not to qualify for the final. Vittoria Fontana and the nineteen-year-old Elena Cambiolo also competed.

The qualification rounds were successful for Italian athletes. In the triple jump, Andrea Dallavalle leaped 16.55 meters on his second attempt. Alongside Andy Diaz (17.05m) and Simone Biasutti (16.71m), they secured a fantastic trio of Italians in the final.

Francesco Pernici advanced to the final in the 800 meters with an impressive time of 1'43''84, and Alessandro Sibilio qualified for the 400m hurdles final with a season's best of 48''44. In the women's 400 meters flat, Alessandra Bonora and Alice Mangione also progressed.

The first day of the decathlon concluded with Dario Dester in seventh place with 4202 points and Alberto Nonino in twenty-second. The only disappointment of the day came in the women's discus, where all Italian competitors, including the national record holder Daisy Osakue, were eliminated.

Jacobs' Condition

'Suspected muscular strain of the long adductor of the left thigh.' This is the initial diagnosis for Marcell Jacobs' injury during the 100-meter final at the European Championships in Birmingham, as communicated by the federal medical officer Andrea Billi, following an ultrasound scan conducted today. 'The athlete has begun physiotherapy to help reabsorb and drain the hematoma,' continued Dr. Billi. 'On Wednesday morning in Rome, Jacobs will undergo an MRI at the CONI Institute of Sport and Sport Science to complete the diagnosis and decide on the potential therapeutic course.' No mention was made of his possible participation in the 4x100 meter relay.