2010 European Athletics Championships
The 2010 European Athletics Championships were the 20th edition of the European Athletics Championships, organised under the supervision of the European Athletic Association. They were held at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain from 27 July to 1 August 2010. Barcelona was the first Spanish city to host the European Championships.
| 20th European Athletics Championships | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 27 July – 1 August |
| Host city | Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain |
| Venue | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys |
| Level | Senior |
| Type | Outdoor |
| Events | 47 (men: 24; women: 23) |
| Participation | 1,368 athletes from 50 nations |
| Records set | 8 Championships records |
Barni was the mascot of the event, he was the main promotional tool of the Championship. His name comes from Barna and was designed by the workshop Dortoka.
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