European Athletics Championships
Biennial athletics competition
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The European Athletics Championships is a biennial athletics event organized by the European Athletic Association. The competition features track and field events and is one of the most prestigious athletics competitions in Europe.
History[edit | edit source]
The first European Athletics Championships were held in 1934 in Turin, Italy. Initially, the championships were held every four years, but since 2010, they have been held biennially. The event has grown significantly over the years, both in terms of the number of participating athletes and the range of events.
Events[edit | edit source]
The European Athletics Championships include a wide range of track and field events, divided into men's and women's categories. The events include:
- Sprints (100m, 200m, 400m)
- Middle-distance running (800m, 1500m)
- Long-distance running (5000m, 10000m)
- Hurdles (110m hurdles, 400m hurdles)
- Steeplechase (3000m steeplechase)
- Relay races (4x100m relay, 4x400m relay)
- Jumping events (Long jump, Triple jump, High jump, Pole vault)
- Throwing events (Shot put, Discus throw, Hammer throw, Javelin throw)
- Combined events (Decathlon, Heptathlon)
Notable Athletes[edit | edit source]
Over the years, many notable athletes have competed in the European Athletics Championships, including:
Host Cities[edit | edit source]
The championships have been hosted in various cities across Europe. Some of the notable host cities include:
Records[edit | edit source]
Numerous records have been set at the European Athletics Championships. These records are often broken by some of the best athletes in the world, showcasing the high level of competition at the event.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- European Athletic Association
- World Athletics Championships
- Olympic Games
- IAAF Continental Cup
- European Athletics Indoor Championships
See Also[edit | edit source]
- List of European Athletics Championships medalists (men)
- List of European Athletics Championships medalists (women)
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
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