Which athlete won the men’s half marathon race walk at Birmingham 2026?

Paul McGrath won the men’s half marathon race walk at Birmingham 2026.

The Spanish athlete won in 1:23:23, a personal best. Italy’s Francesco Fortunato took silver in 1:23:36, and his compatriot Andrea Cosi claimed bronze in 1:23:49. The medals were decided over a demanding road-race distance rather than on the track.

Race walking requires athletes to maintain visible contact with the ground and keep the advancing leg straightened until the body passes over it. Judges monitor technique throughout the competition, and infringements can lead to warnings or disqualification.

The event should not be confused with the marathon race walk, which was won by Italy’s Massimo Stano. The half marathon race walk is shorter and has its own final, results and medal allocation.