Israel's marathon team secured a major victory at the European Athletics Championships, winning the gold medal in the team event. Gashau Ayale, Maru Teferi, and Haimro Alame finished second, third, and fourth respectively, with Ayale also winning individual silver. The women's team added a bronze medal with Lonah Chemtai Salpeter's podium finish. Israel's success marks their second team gold in three years.