European 10,000m Cup 2026 (23rd May)

It’s been over three years since Jamie Battle ran for Ireland, the last time being at the European Cross Country in Turin where he won a bronze medal with the under 23 team. He returned to Italy on Saturday 23rd May to make his senior International debut at the European 10,000m Cup in La Spezia. Even though the race was in the evening, it was still very warm and conditions were tough. Competing in the B race, Jamie dug deep and delighted to be making a return to International competition raced to an excellent 12th place finish in 30:11.63. Gaining selection to represent Ireland at senior International level is a tremendous achievement and Jamie should be extremely proud to wear the Irish singlet [GD].