“My sincerest congratulations on yet another fantastic result. By winning gold for the third time in a row, you have written a new chapter of history and confirmed that we are at the top of European and world athletics. Your success is a success for Serbia and we are proud of it.”

Gojkovic also congratulated Strahinja Jovancevic on winning bronze at the European Championship.

“My congratulations on your excellent result and the bronze medal, as well as on breaking the national record, which goes to show that hard work pays off. I wish you many more medals in the future.”