European Athletics Championships

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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

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

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

Over the years, many notable athletes have competed in the European Athletics Championships, including:

• Paavo Nurmi
• Fanny Blankers-Koen
• Sebastian Coe
• Sergey Bubka
• Heike Drechsler

Host Cities

The championships have been hosted in various cities across Europe. Some of the notable host cities include:

• Berlin, Germany
• Helsinki, Finland
• Paris, France
• Barcelona, Spain
• Amsterdam, Netherlands

Records

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

• European Athletic Association
• World Athletics Championships
• Olympic Games
• IAAF Continental Cup
• European Athletics Indoor Championships

See Also

• List of European Athletics Championships medalists (men)
• List of European Athletics Championships medalists (women)