Norwegian Athletes Gear Up for European Championships in Birmingham
As the spotlight turns to Birmingham, the Norwegian athletics team is poised to make a strong showing at the European Championships from August 10 to 16. This week promises to be filled with thrilling performances as our athletes compete for coveted medals. Below, you’ll find a detailed day-by-day program, highlighting when to catch our athletes in action.
Photo: Bjørn S. Delebekk / VG
Published: August 7, 2026, at 14:16 | Updated: August 14, 2026, at 01:00
Fans can enjoy all the action live on NRK as the competition unfolds. The program below outlines the daily schedule, highlighting events featuring Norwegian competitors.
The Program
Important Note: All times are listed in Norwegian time, which is one hour ahead of Birmingham.
What to Expect on Friday, August 14:
Morning Session:
- 11:35 – 100 meters hurdles, women (Heptathlon)
- 11:40 – Women’s javelin, qualification (Group A)
Featuring Sigrid Borge and Marie Therese Obst. - 11:50 – Men’s pole vault, qualification
Featuring Sondre Guttormsen. - 12:05 – Men’s 4 x 400 meter relay, test heat
- 12:25 – Women’s height (Heptathlon), Group A and B
- 12:35 – Women’s 4 x 400 meter relay, test heat
Norway’s team includes Lakeri Ertzgaard, Kaitesi Ertzgaard, Josefine Tomine Eriksen Aks, and Amalie Iuel (in Heat 2 at 11:46). Laura van der Veen is a reserve; Henriette Jæger is prioritizing the 400 meters but will participate if the team advances to the final. - 13:00 – Women’s javelin, qualification (Group B)
Featuring Kaja Mørch Pettersen. - 13:05 – Men’s 1500 meters, test heat
Featuring Narve Gilje Nordås and Andreas Fjeld Halvorsen.
Photo: Beate Oma Dahle / NTB
Evening Session:
- 20:35 – Women’s shot put, heptathlon (Group A and B)
- 20:45 – Women’s 10,000 meters, final
Featuring Anne Marie Nordengen Sirevåg and Hanne Mjøen Maridal. - 21:00 – Men’s high jump, final
- 21:30 – Women’s discus, final
- 21:40 – Men’s 400 meter hurdles, final
Featuring the remarkable Karsten Warholm. - 21:55 – Women’s 200 meters, heptathlon
- 22:25 – Men’s 200 meters, final
- 22:46 – Women’s 800 meters, final
Photo: Bjørn S. Delebekk / VG
Saturday, August 15th Schedule:
Morning Session:
- 11:25 – Women’s long jump, heptathlon (Group A and B)
- 12:50 – Women’s long jump, qualification
- 12:55 – Women’s javelin, heptathlon (Group A and B)
- 13:15 – Women’s 1500 meters, trial heat
Featuring Ingeborg Østgård, Anne Gine Løvnes, and Marte Hovland. - 13:40 – Women’s 4 x 100 meter relay, test heat
- 14:00 – Men’s 4 x 100 meter relay, test heat
Norway’s lineup is yet to be determined.
Evening Session:
- 20:45 – Women’s 800 meters, heptathlon, final
- 21:01 – Men’s javelin, final
- 21:07 – Women’s high jump, final
- 21:10 – Women’s 400 meters, final
Featuring Henriette Jæger. - 21:17 – Men’s triple jump, final
- 21:25 – Men’s 10,000 meters, final
Featuring Magnus Tuv Myhre. - 22:07 – Men’s 1500 meters, final
Featuring Narve Gilje Nordås and Andreas Fjeld Halvorsen. - 22:33 – Men’s 4 x 100 meter relay, final
Team details pending. - 22:48 – Women’s 4 x 100 meter relay, final
Photo: MARIUS SIMENSEN / Bildbyrån
Sunday, August 16th Schedule:
Morning Session:
- 08:30 – Women’s marathon, final
- 09:10 – Men’s marathon, final
Featuring Erik Lomås, Eivind Øygard, and Sjur Prestsæter.
Evening Session:
- 20:30 – Javelin, women, final
Featuring Sigrid Borge, Marie Therese Obst, and Kaja Mørch Pettersen. - 20:55 – Pole vault, men, final
Featuring Sondre Guttormsen. - 21:05 – Women’s long jump, final
- 21:35 – Men’s 4 x 100 meter relay, medley, final
- 21:50 – Men’s 3000 meter hurdles, final
- 22:13 – Women’s 1500 meters, final
Featuring Ingeborg Østgård, Anne Gine Løvnes, and Marte Hovland. - 22:33 – Women’s 4 x 400 meters relay, final
Norway’s lineup to be announced. - 22:48 – Men’s 4 x 400 meters relay, final
Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB
With an exciting lineup and fierce competitors, this European Championships is not just about medals; it’s about showcasing the spirit and determination of our athletes. Tune in and support Team Norway as they strive for greatness on the track!
