Gianmarco Tamberi and Audrey Werro elected European athletes of the year

Gianmarco Tamberi and Audrey Werro were named European Athletes of the Year at the European Athletics gala in Lausanne. Tamberi, the reigning world leader in high jump, expressed joy after overcoming health issues and injuries. He secured his fourth European title and won the inaugural Ultimate Championship. Werro, recognized for the first time, triumphed in the 800 meters and aims for the world record. She outperformed notable competitors and also won the Diamond League final. The gala honored rising stars Michal Rada and Viktoria Angelova, along with Portuguese coaches José Barros and Walquiria Campelo, and Daniel Leandro for his contributions to athletics.