7th European Athletics U23 Championships ended in Kaunas on Sunday evening with President‘s Valdas Adamkus‘ speech of congratulation and a symbolic referal of championships flag to Ostrava, the Czcech Republic. In the final event of snatched bronze.

The last day of the championships began with men‘s hammer and women‘s heptathlon in 30 degree heat and heavy summer rain.

In Women‘s Heptathlon Latvia‘s won the long jump with 6.62 (1046) and after five events moved into the lead (4757). Olga Kurban of Russia slipped into the second position (4657). Javelin event was won by Finland‘s Maiju Matilla (46.96m). Grabuste had to be content with 3rd place and still remained in the leading position (5542). Olga Kurban – 2nd (5326).

One of the greatest value of the European Athletics U23 Championships hosted in K aunas was Your benevolent work, Your assistance to athletes, delegation members, media delegates and organisers as well as Your enthusiasm, well-wishing smiles and inexhaustible energy.

Many thanks to You from the athletes, participants of the European Athletics U23 Championships Kaunas 2009,. who are of the opinion that their results in most cases are determined by your kind assistance.

Thanks a lot! We hope that in You will remain fans of the queen of sports.

See You at the athletics competitions in the future!

Director of the European Athletics U23 Chamionships
Virginijus Daukšys