James Alaka of Great Britain confirmed his status as the fastest man in Ostrava by taking the 100m final in 10.45 into a -1.5 headwind on the second day of action at the Ostrava 2011 European Athletics U23 Championships.

Silver went to Italy’s Michael Tumi, 0.02 down, while bronze also went to Britain in the person of Andrew Robertson, 10.52.

Likourgos-Stefanos Tsakonas was fastest in the 200m heats with a clocking of 20.83. After his 100m efforts James Alaka qualified as ninth fastest.

Adam Kszczot of Poland managed to defend his 800m title in a time of 1:46.71.