European Athletics Championships 'absolutely massive' for Birmingham

The European Athletics Championships are being held in Birmingham for the first time, taking place at Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr. UK Athletics CEO Jack Buckner described the event as 'absolutely massive' for the city, drawing comparisons to the 2022 Commonwealth Games held at the same venue. Buckner praised Alexander Stadium as one of the best athletics tracks in Europe, calling it the 'jewel in the crown' of athletics in the country.