Vote NOW for men's and women's Athlete of the Month
by 4th August 2026
The performances have been spectacular. Now it's over to you.
Voting is now open for the European Athletics Athletes of the Month for July, and your vote will help decide who takes home the honour.
From world-leading marks to Diamond League victories and historic performances, July delivered unforgettable moments across Europe. Now it's time to recognise the athletes who made them happen.
Men's Athlete of the Month nominees
Mykolas Alekna (LTU) - Season's best of 72.65m at the Lithuanian Championships and victory in Eugene Diamond League with 71.06m
Andy Diaz Hernandez (ITA) - World triple jump lead of 17.87m at the Italian Championships
Leonardo Fabbri (ITA) - World shot put lead of 22.74m in Eugene Diamond League, three competitions over the 22 metre-line
Josh Kerr (GBR) - World mile record of 3:42.66 in London, European lead of 3:27.62 with his en route 1500m split in London, Commonwealth gold
Miltiadis Tentoglou (GRE) - World long jump lead of 8.66m at the Greek Championships, victory in Monaco Diamond League with 8.61m
Women's Athlete of the Month nominees
Linda Botkova (CZE) - European U18 400m hurdles champion in Rieti
European U18 best and U20 400m hurdles record of 55.19
Larissa Iapichino (ITA) - European lead and Italian long jump record of 7.12m in Eugene
Henriette Jaeger (NOR) - European lead and Norwegian 400m record of 49.15 in London
Geraldine La Tizio-Frey (SUI) - European 100m lead of 10.96 at the Swiss Championships
Elise Thorner (GBR) - Silver in the 3000m steeplechase at Commonwealth Games, European lead of 9:05.45 and fifth on European all-time list
Last month's winners were Kristjan Ceh (SLO) and Audrey Werro (SUI). Who will follow them this month?
Voting closes on Friday 7 August at 23:59 CEST, so don't miss your chance to have your say and be in with a chance of winning exclusive prizes, including European Athletics tickets.