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2011 European Athletics U23 Championships

2011 European Athletics U23 Championships
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Host city Ostrava, Czech Republic
Date(s) 14–17 July 2011
Main stadium Městský stadion
Level Under 23
Type Outdoor
Participation 899 athletes from
42 nations
Events 44
Records set 6 CRs


The 8th European Athletics U23 Championships were held on 14–17 July 2011 in the Městský stadion in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

Russia topped the medal table with 20 medals in total, including 9 golds (after revision), before Great Britain, also with 20 medals, and Germany.

Notes: Darya Pizhankova of Ukraine originally won three medals in 100 m, 200 m and 4 x 100 m relay but was later disqualified for doping and stripped of medals. Ulyana Lepska who also ran in the winning relay was found guilty of the same offence.Elena Arzhakova of Russia originally won two gold medals in the 800 m and 1500 m, but was later disqualified for doping and stripped of medals. The medal standings and record have been updated to reflect the reallocation of those medals.

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According to an unofficial count, 899 athletes from 42 countries participated in the event.


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