GB's Muir wins record fifth European indoor gold

Laura Muir won a record fifth European Indoor Championship title as she claimed a dominant victory in the women's 1500m final in Istanbul.

Romania's Claudia Bobocea was second in 4:03.76 and Poland's Sofia Ennaoui completed the podium at Atakoy Arena.

Sprinters Reece Prescod and Jeremiah Azu contest the men's 60m final later.

Muir moves ahead of former sprinters Colin Jackson and Jason Gardener as the British athlete with the most European indoor titles.

Having completed doubles over 1500m and 3,000m in both her previous appearances in 2017 and 2019, the Scot elected to focus on the shorter distance in Istanbul and lined up for the final as the clear favourite.

The Olympic silver medallist lived up to that billing, starting at the back of the field as Bobocea set a quick pace, then patiently working her way through before bursting clear on the final lap.

"I didn't really know what to expect and all my race plans went out the window when it went off that fast," Muir told BBC Sport.

"At the end of the day you have to be adaptable in the 1500m and it worked out in the end. I'm in a place now where I'm experienced and I can deal with different things. I'm just so happy.

"Going into this championship I was quite nervous because I didn't think I was at my absolute best, but I hoped with grit and determination I would still be able to come here and win. As you get older you appreciate these opportunities."

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