5th European Athletics Championships were held in Bern 1954

4th European Athletics Championships were held in Brussels 1950

8th European Athletics Championships were held in Budapest 1966

Erki Nool’s standout performance in Budapest marked a defining moment in his career, while closely matched efforts by Hämäläinen, Lobodin, Magnusson, Šebrle and Dvorak underscored how fiercely competitive the field was.

European Championships’ full history showcases all-time records, winners, and the medal table, celebrating the continent’s greatest performances and leading nations over the years.

19th European Athletics Championships were held in Göteborg 2006

10th European Athletics Championships were held in Helsinki 1971

16th European Athletics Championships were held in Helsinki 1994

21st European Athletics Championships were held in Helsinki 2012

18th European Athletics Championships were held in München 2002

25th European Athletics Championships were held in München 2022

12th European Athletics Championships were held in Prague 1978

11th European Athletics Championships were held in Roma 1974

26th European Athletics Championships were held in Roma 2024

15th European Athletics Championships were held in Split 1990

6th European Athletics Championships were held in Stockholm 1958

14th European Athletics Championships were held in Stuttgart 1986

22nd European Athletics Championships were held in Zurich 2014