(From L) France's Orianne Chery, France's Marina Lasserre, France's Louise Maraval and France's Isabelle Black pose for pictures after arriving third in the women's 4 x 400m relay heat 1 during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on August 14, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

(From L) Great Britain Emily Newnham, Great Britain Lina Nielsen, Britain's Nicole Yeargin and Britain's Charlotte Henrich pose for pictures asfter arriving first in the women's 4 x 400m relay heat 1 during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on August 14, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

France's Marina Lasserre passes the baton to France's Louise Maraval (L) as they compete in the women's 4 x 400m relay heat 1 during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on August 14, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Britain's Nicole Yeargin crosses the finis line to arrive first in the women's 4 x 400m relay heat 1 during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on August 14, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Britain's Charlotte Henrich (R) passes the baton to Britain's Nicole Yeargin (L) as they compete in the women's 4 x 400m relay heat 1 during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on August 14, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Athletes pass the baton as they compete in the women's 4 x 400m relay heat 1 during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on August 14, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

(From L) Italy's Lorenzo Benati, Italy's Mohamed Soudassi, Italy's Edoardo Scotti and Italy's Luca Sito pose for pictures after arriving first in the men's 4 x 400m relay heat 1 during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on August 14, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Atheltes pass the baton as they compete in the men's 4 x 400m relay heat 1 during the European Athletics Championships at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on August 14, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)