Greek long jumper Miltos Tentoglou secured his fourth consecutive European Athletics Championship gold medal in Birmingham with an 8.44-meter jump on Tuesday. Members of the Greek national athletics team delegation warmly welcomed the champion upon his return to the team hotel in Birmingham.
Team members greeted Tentoglou with applause, hugs, and kisses inside the hotel lobby. Teammates and officials gathered to celebrate his latest victory and congratulate him on another major milestone in his career.
The celebration followed a triumphant night at the stadium, where the Greek athlete extended his dominance in the event.
Four Consecutive European Titles
Tentoglou achieved victory in Birmingham by landing an 8.44-meter jump in the final. The win gave him his fourth consecutive gold medal at the European Athletics Championships.
His championship streak started in Berlin in 2018 and continued in Munich in 2022. He won his third title in Rome in 2024 before securing his fourth in Birmingham in 2026.
The victory in Birmingham marks the 12th gold medal of Tentoglou's career in major international competitions.
World Lead and National Record
Tentoglou arrived in Birmingham holding the top long jump performance in the world for 2026. He set that mark earlier in the season during the Panhellenic outdoor track and field championship.
During that national competition, Tentoglou recorded a jump of 8.66 meters. That distance also tied the Greek national record.
Athlete Reaction and Official Praise
Following the competition, Tentoglou stated that the final in Birmingham was one of the most difficult events he had ever contested. He also reacted with humor after realizing he had briefly forgotten his medal, noting that he had made a mistake.
Greek officials praised the performance following the final. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis congratulated Tentoglou, calling him a permanent resident at the top and offering praise for his continued success. Political figures Nikos Dendias and Nikos Androulakis also extended congratulations, stating that Tentoglou made the entire nation proud.
The championship event in Birmingham also featured other notable moments for the Greek team. Greek pole vaulter Katerina Stefanidi was seen on the track alongside her husband and son during the competition.
