Nathan Douglas, who failed to qualify for the World Championships final, finished sixth in his triple jump contest.

BBC: SPORT | Athletics | Benjamin smashes personal best

Britain's Nathan Douglas , silver medallist at the 2006 European Championships, bailed out of the final after just three jumps.

BBC: Idowu wins Britain's second gold

Briton Nathan Douglas finished a disappointing 10th with a best of 16.48 but Idowu, who opted not take his final jump with victory already assured, once again delivered on the big stage.

BBC: Phillips Idowu wins European Athletics triple jump gold