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Italy Clinches Second Consecutive European Team Championships Crown in Madrid

Thanks to decisive individual wins along with a record-setting relay, Italy finished 31 points clear of Poland.

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Overview

  • Italy amassed 431.5 points to defend its title and leave Poland trailing at 405.5, making any comeback impossible.
  • Leonardo Fabbri delivered a commanding shot put victory with a 21.68m throw that set the tone on the final day.
  • Larissa Iapichino overcame an early stumble to win the long jump with a 6.92m leap that sealed Italy’s advantage.
  • The Italian quartet of Edoardo Scotti, Virginia Troiani, Vladimir Aceti and Alice Mangione broke the national record with a 3:09.66 mixed 4×400m relay.
  • Consecutive crowns highlight Italy’s renewed strength after years off the podium and reflect its investment in athlete development and team depth.