At the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, German steeplechaser Gesa Felicitas Krause captured the gold medal in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase, securing the first gold for the German team at the event, according to official competition results. Fellow German athlete Olivia Gürth finished in third place to claim the bronze medal.
Krause Claims Third European Title in Birmingham
Having previously triumphed at the 2016 championships in Amsterdam and the 2018 championships in Berlin, Krause added another gold to her resume in Birmingham.
Olivia Gürth Secures Career Milestone with Bronze
For 24-year-old Olivia Gürth, the bronze medal in Birmingham marks the greatest achievement of her senior career. While Gürth enjoyed considerable success as a European champion in the junior ranks, reaching the senior podium on an international stage represents a significant step forward.
France’s Alice Finot split the German duo by capturing the silver medal, successfully defending a portion of her status as a reigning continental powerhouse.
Meyer Reflects on Dramatic Steeplechase Fall
The race also featured high drama further down the field, highlighted by a costly mishap for medal contender Meyer. Entering the final lap on a clear medal trajectory after posting the fastest preliminary time, Meyer suffered a dramatic stumble, plunging headfirst into the water jump.
Speaking after the race, Meyer expressed a mix of disappointment and defiance regarding the incident. “I still claim I am the best steeplechaser in Europe along with Alice Finot, definitely, one hundred percent,” Meyer said, as reported by Spiegel. “I think I would have deserved the medal. Nevertheless: Such a fall must not happen, it’s foolish.”
Podium and Competition Breakdown
The women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase final at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham concluded with the following primary medalists:
- Gold: Gesa Felicitas Krause (Germany) – Her third European title following 2016 and 2018.
- Silver: Alice Finot (France) – The defending champion.
- Bronze: Olivia Gürth (Germany) – The first senior championship podium for the 24-year-old.
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