European Speed Skating Championships

The European Speed Skating Championships are a series of 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 are held at the same time and venue.

History and medal winners

Combined all-time medal count^[1]

rank	country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	total
1	Netherlands	41	41	42	124
2	Norway	38	36	35	109
3	Germany[2]	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	4	1	3	8
8	Austria	3	6	4	13
9	Italy	1	4	2	7
10	Latvia	1	0	0	1
11	France	0	1	1	2
12	Belgium	0	1	0	1
13	Hungary	0	0	1	1
	none declared	2	15	15	32

References

1. ↑ Only official tournaments are taken into account.
2. ↑ Includes East Germany record