2006 European Athletics Championships
The 19th European Athletics Championships were held in Gothenburg, Sweden, between 7 August and 13 August 2006. The competition arena was the Ullevi Stadium and the official motto "Catch the Spirit". Gothenburg also hosted the 1995 World Championships in Athletics, and Stockholm, Sweden's capital, hosted 1958 European Athletics Championships.
| 19th European Athletics Championships | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 7 August – 13 August |
| Host city | Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Venue | Ullevi Stadium |
| Level | Senior |
| Type | Outdoor |
| Events | 47 (men: 24; women: 23) |
| Participation | 1,288 athletes from 48 nations |
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