De grootste verrassing van de EK atletiek is Stefan Nillessen, de nieuwe kampioen op de 1.500 meter

Stefan Nillessen captured the gold medal in the 1,500 meters at the European Athletics Championships, delivering what has been described as the biggest surprise of the tournament.

Nillessen achieved this victory despite having dedicated himself fully to athletics only four years prior. His rapid athletic development culminated in his unexpected triumph on Saturday evening, leaving the athlete himself expressing disbelief at his accomplishment.