Overview
- Nick Griggs broke clear on the final lap in Lagoa, Portugal to win the men’s U23 race in 17:47, finishing 12 seconds ahead of France’s Aurélien Radja.
- Ireland captured U23 team gold with 19 points, finishing ahead of France on 33 and Spain on 43.
- Callum Morgan placed eighth and Niall Murphy 10th to complete Ireland’s scoring, with the team also featuring Lughaidh Mallon and Jonas Stafford.
- Wexford 16-year-old Emma Hickey took bronze in the women’s U20 4450m in 15:10, delivering Ireland’s first medal in that event.
- Ireland’s mixed relay placed sixth after early stumbles, including a fall by Laura Nicholson, as Italy won ahead of Portugal and Britain and Northern Ireland.