Medals unveiled for Glasgow 2018 European Championships

The medals which will be presented to athletes in the 2018 European Championships have been unveiled.

Jess Learmonth, Glasgow 2018 Triathlon Ambassador, revealed the specially commissioned medals with 50 days to go until the event.

Jess, 30, is based at the Leeds Triathlon Centre where she trains alongside the Brownlee brothers as part of the GB squad.

She ran into Glasgow's George Square on Wednesday to give the medals their first public outing.

They were presented to three aspiring young athletes who are part of the #2018InspireMe campaign by Sports Minister Aileen Campbell and David McDonald, depute leader of Glasgow City Council.

Jess and triathlete Marc Austin hope to be among more than 3,000 athletes competing across six sports in Scotland from August 2-12.

The “triangular prism'' medals were designed by Touch of Ginger.

Jess said: “I love the medal design, I think it looks amazing. It is very contemporary and reflects the unique Championship 'crystal' logo really well.

“I particularly like the fact that it is the same medal design for all seven sports, but then personalised to each with the sports own logo on the back.''

A total of 188 medal events will be held across the 11 days of competition in Scotland and Berlin.

Ms Campbell said: “With 50 days to go until Glasgow 2018, the countdown is truly on to Scotland's next multi-sport event and anticipation is building further with the unveiling of the medals today.

“It will be wonderful to see some of Europe's best competing in Scotland to claim their place on the podium.

Councillor McDonald said: “With just 50 days to go, athletes all over Europe now have their sights firmly set on these medals and sporting success in Glasgow.

“For winners, they will be the ultimate reward for years of hard work, sacrifice and a single-minded dedication to their sport.'