Ukrainian athlete Natalia Prishchepa defended her title of European champion in running for 800 meters and won a gold medal at the European Championships.

Competitions were held in German Berlin. The result of Prischepy - 2. 00. 38.

Another Ukrainian Olga Lyakhova in the same race won the "bronze" with the result of 2. 00. 79.

Earlier it was reported that the runner Natalya Prishchepa performed a noble act during the race at the European Championships.

Belgian Renee Aikens did not keep her balance and fell straight to the track. After this, no chance of success for this athlete was no longer. However, unexpectedly for her, came to the aid of Prishchepa, who finished in this race in first place. Natalia helped Aikens get up and get to the finish line.

Recall, the combined European Championship is held in Glasgow and Berlin. It includes the continental championship in athletics, water sports, gymnastics, cycling, rowing, triathlon and golf.