1962 European Athletics Championships
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The 7th European Athletics Championships were held from 12–16 September 1962 in the JNA Stadium in Belgrade, Yugoslavia (present-day Serbia). Contemporaneous reports on the event were given in the Glasgow Herald.[1][2][3][4][5] Just before the meet, the IAAF council approved the use glass fibre poles for pole vaulting. As a consequence, competitors were able to use them during the meet if they wished.[6]
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7th European Athletics Championships | |
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Dates | 12 – 16 September |
Host city | Belgrade, Yugoslavia |
Venue | JNA Stadium |
Level | Senior |
Type | Outdoor |
Events | 36 |
Participation | 670 athletes from 29 nations |
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