Vote NOW for men's and women's Athlete of the Month
by 7th October 2026
September delivered world titles, European records, Diamond League victories and some spectacular end-of-season performances.
Now it’s over to you.
Five men and five women have been shortlisted for the European Athletics Athlete of the Month awards for September 2026, based purely on their performances during the month.
Who impressed you most?
Cast your votes before 23:59 CEST on 11 October and help decide our September winners.
Women's Athlete of the Month shortlist
Agathe Guillemot (FRA)
The Frenchwoman became world road mile champion, setting a European record of 4:22.74.
Larissa Iapichino (ITA)
The Italian long jumper was crowned World Ultimate champion and finished runner-up at the Diamond League Final.
Henriette Jæger (NOR)
Runner-up over 400m at both the Diamond League Final and World Ultimate Championships, Jæger also clocked a brilliant 48.78 at ATHLOS – the fastest by a European since 1996.
Klaudia Kazimierska (POL)
A superb September saw the Pole win both the Diamond League and World Ultimate 1500m titles, as well as setting a world-leading 3:54.05.
Audrey Werro (SUI)
The Swiss 800m star completed a brilliant double, winning both the Diamond League and World Ultimate titles.
Men's Athlete of the Month shortlist
Andreas Almgren (SWE)
The Swede became world half marathon champion in a European record of 58:06.
Kristjan Ceh (SLO)
The Slovenian was crowned Diamond League discus champion and produced three competitions beyond 70 metres in just nine days.
Robert Farken (GER)
The German middle-distance runner took his speed to the roads to become world road mile champion.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen (NOR)
The Norwegian won the World Ultimate 5000m title before taking 5km silver at the World Running Championships.
Gianmarco Tamberi (ITA)
The Italian soared to a world-leading 2.37m to win the World Ultimate high jump title, as well as claiming the Mediterranean Games title.
Ten athletes. Two awards. You choose the winners.
Voting closes at 23:59 CEST on 11 October, with the winners announced across the European Athletics social media channels soon afterwards.
Vote and be in with a chance of winning exclusive prizes, including European Athletics tickets.
Don’t miss your chance to have your say.