European Speed Skating Championships

The European Speed Skating Championships are a series of long track speed skating events held annually to determine the best allround speed skater of Europe. The International Skating Union has organised the European Championships for Men since 1893 (unofficial Championships were held in the years 1891–1892) and the European Championships for Women since 1970. The winner is awarded a laurel wreath. Since 1990, the men's and women's European Championships have been held at the same time and venue.

Starting in the 2016–2017 season, the 5000 m (women) and 10,000 m (men) will be replaced by the 1000 m. Also, a team putsuit and mass start will be held, and distance titles will be awarded.^[1][2]

History and medal winners

Combined all-time medal count^[3]

rank	country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	total
1	Netherlands	42	42	44	128
2	Norway	38	36	35	109
3	Germany[4]	24	19	9	52
4	Soviet Union/ Russia	19	13	23	55
5	Sweden	9	3	8	20
6	Finland	7	9	6	22
7	Czech Republic	5	1	3	9
8	Austria	3	6	4	13
9	Italy	1	4	2	7
10	Latvia	1	0	0	1
11	Belgium	0	2	0	2
12	France	0	1	1	2
13	Hungary	0	0	1	1
	none declared	2	15	15	32

References

1. "ISU European Speed Skating Championships". Skating Union of Belarus. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
2. "EK allround vanaf 2016 met kleine vierkamp" (in Dutch). de Volkskrant/ANP. 11 June 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
3. Only official tournaments are taken into account.
4. Includes East Germany record