Dosso Shines, Ingebrigtsen Dominates, and Home Heroes Triumph at the European Indoor Championships

The 2025 European Athletics Indoor Championships concluded spectacularly on Sunday, March 9, in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, highlighting thrilling performances, record-breaking efforts, and emotional victories. Standout achievements included Italian sprint sensation Zaynab Dosso capturing gold in the women's 60 meters, Greek pole vaulter Emmanouil Karalis sharing gold with local hero Menno Vloon, and Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen continuing his remarkable dominance in the men's 3000 meters.

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Women's 60 Metres Final:

Italian record holder Zaynab Dosso claimed her first European indoor title by improving her Italian national record to 7.01 seconds, setting the world-leading time and advancing to seventh on the European all-time list. Dosso narrowly edged Swiss star Mujinga Kambundji, who took silver with a seasonal best of 7.02. Luxembourg’s Patrizia Van der Weken won her country's first-ever major championship medal, equaling her national record at 7.06, while Poland's Ewa Swoboda placed fourth (7.07).

Dosso reflected joyfully on her victory: “I feel amazing because I came here today to win, and I'm happy I managed to do so. Last year, I had a lot of ups and downs. This year, I have high expectations. Now, my goal is to set the national record in the 100 meters and become the first Italian woman to reach the World Championship 100m final."

Women's 60 Metres Semifinals:

Defending champion Mujinga Kambundji led the first semifinal in 7.04 seconds. Van der Weken set a Luxembourg record of 7.06, followed closely by Britain's Amy Hunt, who ran a personal best of 7.09. Dosso dominated the second semifinal, matching Kambundji's European leading time of 7.03. Belgium's Rani Rosius set a national record of 7.08, and Czech athlete Karolina Manasova broke the European U23 record with 7.10.

Women's 60 Metres Heats:

Dosso produced the fastest qualifying time of 7.06, with Karolina Manasova setting an initial Czech national and European U23 record of 7.14. Kambundji started her campaign comfortably with a 7.19-second heat victory, while Ewa Swoboda (7.14) and Hungary's Boglarka Takacs (7.15) also won their heats convincingly.

Men's Pole Vault:

In an emotional men's pole vault final, Olympic bronze medallist Emmanouil Karalis of Greece shared the European indoor gold medal with Menno Vloon of the Netherlands, both clearing 5.90 meters. Norway's defending champion Sondre Guttormsen also cleared 5.90m but earned bronze on countback.

Karalis expressed profound sentiment about the competition: "This evening taught me athletics is more than medals—it's about friendship and the relationships you build. I hoped to clear 6.06m for the championship record, but today’s experience and emotions mean even more." Vloon, equally moved, remarked, "Winning gold at home is unbelievable, especially after battling injuries. The crowd's support lifted me to this result."

Men's 3000 Metres Final:

Norwegian superstar Jakob Ingebrigtsen secured his fourth consecutive European indoor gold in the 3000 meters, clocking 7:48.37. Britain's Jakob Mills (7:49.41) earned silver, while France's Azzedine Habz claimed bronze (7:49.56). Ingebrigtsen, dominating tactically, remarked, "Championship races are about strategy and making the right moves. Consistency is the challenge, and racing is ultimately about winning medals."

Women's High Jump:

Yaroslava Mahuchik claimed her third consecutive European indoor gold with a 1.99-meter clearance. Serbia's Angelina Topic took silver at 1.95m, and Sweden's Maja Nilsson earned bronze at 1.92m. Mahuchik commented, "I’m delighted with gold, though slightly disappointed about not jumping higher due to tactical decisions after securing victory."

Men's 800 Metres Final:

Netherlands' Samuel Chapple provided an unexpected home victory, winning gold in a Dutch indoor record of 1:44.88, narrowly defeating Belgium’s Elliot Crestan (1:44.92). Irish veteran Mark English secured bronze in 1:45.46. Chapple shared, "It's surreal. Three fast races in two days and my first major title at home—it’s beyond my wildest dreams."

Women's Shot Put:

Dutch favorite Jessica Schilder thrilled the home fans with a world-leading throw of 20.69m, comfortably securing gold ahead of Olympic champion Yemisi Ogunleye (19.56m).

Women's Pentathlon:

Saga Vanninen of Finland earned pentathlon gold, setting a world-leading mark of 4925 points, a new European U23 record. Ireland’s Kate O’Connor took a surprise silver, improving her national record to 4814 points, while Great Britain’s Jade O'Dowda won bronze with 4751 points.

Women's 4x400 Relay:

Femke Bol anchored the Dutch quartet to gold in a thrilling women’s 4x400 relay, setting a European lead and national record of 3:24.43. Great Britain secured silver, with Czechia taking bronze as all top five teams set national records.

These championships provided unforgettable moments, underlining European athletics’ depth, excitement, and drama.