Hungary 1966 European Championships in Athletics – Imperforated MNH

The 1966 European Athletics Championships were held in Budapest, Hungary, from September 30 to October 4. This was the eighth edition of the biennial continental athletics competition organized by the European Athletic Association.

Here are some key points about the event:

1. Venue: The championships took place at the Népstadion (People’s Stadium), which was a major sports venue in Budapest.
2. Participation: Athletes from 30 European countries participated in the event, competing in various track and field disciplines.
3. Notable Performances:
   • Harald Norpoth from West Germany won the men’s 5000 meters.
   • Irena Szewińska from Poland was a standout performer, winning the women’s 200 meters and contributing to the Polish victory in the 4×100 meters relay.
   • Jozef Schmidt from Poland successfully defended his title in the men’s triple jump.
4. Medal Table: The Soviet Union topped the medal table, followed by East Germany and Poland. The host nation, Hungary, also performed well, securing several medals.
5. Events: The championships included a wide range of events across sprints, middle-distance, long-distance, hurdles, relays, jumps, throws, and combined events (decathlon for men and pentathlon for women).

The 1966 championships were notable for the high level of competition and the emergence of several athletes who would go on to achieve further success in subsequent international competitions, including the Olympic Games.