Derkach wins gold in triple jump at European Athletics Championships

On the fourth day of the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, Italy's Derkach triumphed in the triple jump, also setting a personal record. This victory was described by Derkach as 'the most beautiful evening of my career,' highlighting her determination and desire to win despite a challenging year marked by three surgeries.

Meanwhile, in the 800 meters, new Italian record holder Pernici finished in fifth place, only six hundredths away from the podium. The gold medal in this event went to Irish athlete English.

Derkach also revealed how she stayed motivated during difficult times, stating that 'my flame has always been lit.' The day had a significant impact on the morale of the Italian team, with new personal records and remarkable results.