European Masters Athletics Championships facts for kids

Quick facts for kids European Masters Athletics Championships
Genre	Masters athletics senior sports
Frequency	biennial

The European Masters Athletics Championships are a really cool sports event where older athletes from all over Europe get to compete! Think of it like the Olympics, but for grown-ups who are still super active and love track and field. These championships happen every two years, and they're organized by a group called European Masters Athletics. The very first one was held way back in 1978. Before 2008, this event was known as the European Veterans Athletics Championships.

What are Masters Athletics?

Masters athletics is a sport for adults who are usually 35 years old or older. It includes many of the same events you see in regular track and field, like running, jumping, and throwing. It's a great way for people to stay active, healthy, and competitive as they get older. Athletes compete in different age groups, so you're always competing against people around your own age.

History of the Championships

The European Masters Athletics Championships started in 1978. The very first competition took place in Viareggio, Italy. Since then, athletes from many different European countries have gathered every two years to show off their skills. It's a chance for them to meet other athletes, challenge themselves, and celebrate their love for sports.

Past Competitions and Host Cities

These championships have been held in many different cities across Europe. Each time, a new city gets to host the event, welcoming athletes from all over. Below is a list of where and when these exciting championships have taken place:

Edition	Year	Venue	Dates
1	1978	Viareggio	10–16 September
2	1980	Helsinki	6–10 August
3	1982	Strasbourg	14–18 July
4	1984	Brighton	20–25 August
5	1986	Malmö	28 July–2 August
6	1988	Verona	25 June–2 July
7	1990	Budapest	30 June–7 July
8	1992	Kristiansand	26 June–4 July
9	1994	Athens	3–12 June
10	1996	Malmö	19–27 July
11	1998	Cesenatico	11–19 September
12	2000	Jyväskylä	6–16 July
13	2002	Potsdam	15–25 August
14	2004	Aarhus	22 July–1 August
15	2006	Poznań	20–30 July
16	2008	Ljubljana	23 July–3 August
17	2010	Nyíregyháza	15–24 July
18	2012	Zittau Zgorzelec Hrádek nad Nisou	16–25 August
19	2014	İzmir	22–31 August
20	2017	Aarhus	27 July–6 August
21	2019	Jesolo, Caorle, Eraclea	5–15 September
22	2023	Pescara	21 September–1 October

See also

• World Masters Athletics Championships
• Senior sport