The women's events were highlighted by historic triple-medal performances and the emergence of new contenders.
The (EM) in Munich featured several breakout stars in the hurdles, many of whom are developed in "performance factory" environments—elite training centers known for consistently producing world-class talent, such as the French and Spanish national programs. Men's 110m Hurdles: A Photo Finish The women's events were highlighted by historic triple-medal
: Another product of the French "performance factory" for hurdlers, he claimed the bronze medal in 13.33 seconds. : A rising star in the 100m hurdles,
: A rising star in the 100m hurdles, she has consistently been a podium contender in major European and Diamond League events, often training alongside other top-tier European talents. 2022 European Athletics Championships Medal Table (Hurdles) Men's 110m Hurdles Asier Martínez (ESP) Pascal Martinot-Lagarde (FRA) Just Kwaou-Mathey (FRA) Men's 400m Hurdles Karsten Warholm (NOR) Wilfried Happio (FRA) Yasmani Copello (TUR) Women's 100m Hurdles Pia Skrzyszowska (POL) Luca Kozák (HUN) Ditaji Kambundji (SUI) Women's 400m Hurdles Femke Bol (NED) Viktoriya Tkachuk (UKR) Anna Ryzhykova (UKR) The "Performance Factory" Model Women's Hurdles: Dominance and History : Bol achieved
: Widely considered one of the brightest young prospects in the sport, Zhoya made the final but finished 8th (16.51s) after clipping a hurdle. He had entered the championships as a Rising Star finalist after breaking the world U20 record the previous year. Women's Hurdles: Dominance and History
: Bol achieved an unprecedented "triple" in Munich, winning gold in the 400m, 4x400m relay, and the 400m hurdles. Her performance cemented her status as one of Europe's premier athletes, leading to her being named European Athlete of the Year in both 2022 and 2023.