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European Mile at Breitscheidplatz
The European Athletics Championships 2018 will not only take place in the stadium: Athletes are also fighting for the title on Breitscheidplatz in the City West. more
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Berlin will host the 24th European Athletics Championships in 2018. Around 1,600 athletes from over 50 nations will compete in 47 disciplines in the Olympic Stadium and on the streets of the capital city.
In August 2018 Berlin will welcome top European athletes at one of the biggest sporting events across the continent. On six days athletes from the 51 member federations of the European Athletic Association EAA will compete in a total of 47 disciplines - from men's and women's 100 metre dash to high jump to decathlon. The major venue is Berlin's olympic stadium, and there will also be a number of competitions on the streets of Berlin, such as walking and marathon.
With around 1,600 athletes taking part in the competitions, the European Athletics Championships is the largest sports event in Germany in 2018 with an expected visitor number of around 270,000. The European Athletics Championships is a part of the European Sports Championships 2018 which Berlin and Glasgow co-host.
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The European Athletics Championships 2018 will not only take place in the stadium: Athletes are also fighting for the title on Breitscheidplatz in the City West. more
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