Leonardo Fabbri successfully defended his European shot put title on Monday at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, recording a winning throw of 22.31m. The 29-year-old Italian, who has enjoyed a dominant 2026 season, secured the gold medal with his third-round effort, further cementing his status as a top contender in the event.
The podium was rounded out by Fabbri’s training partner, Zane Weir, who claimed silver for Italy with a 21.12m throw, and Sweden’s Wictor Pettersson, who took bronze with 20.97m. Fabbri’s performance follows a string of recent successes, including victories at the Rome and Eugene Diamond League meetings, the latter featuring a world-leading 22.74m.
For Britain’s Scott Lincoln, the night proved to be a repeat of his 2024 European Championship experience in Rome. Despite a consistent performance that saw five of his six throws exceed 20 meters, his best mark of 20.81m left him in fourth place. Following the event, Lincoln expressed his frustration but remained appreciative of the home crowd support, noting that while his performance wasn’t enough for a medal, he felt he had given his best effort after a slow start in the opening rounds.
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Leonardo Fabbri Retains European Shot Put Title in Birmingham Italy’s Leonardo Fabbri secured gold with a 22.31m throw in Birmingham, while Britain's Scott Lincoln finished in fourth place for the second time in two years.
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The podium was rounded out by Fabbri's training partner, Zane Weir, who claimed silver for Italy with a 21.12m throw, and Sweden’s Wictor Pettersson, who took bronze with 20.97m.
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Leonardo Fabbri Retains European Shot Put Title in Birmingham Italy’s Leonardo Fabbri secured gold with a 22.31m throw in Birmingham, while Britain's Scott Lincoln finished in fourth place for the second time in two years.
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The podium was rounded out by Fabbri's training partner, Zane Weir, who claimed silver for Italy with a 21.12m throw, and Sweden’s Wictor Pettersson, who took bronze with 20.97m.
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