| 1981 European Cup | |
|---|---|
| Host city | Zagreb, Yugoslavia |
| Level | Senior |
| Type | Outdoor |
| Events | 33 |
The 1981 European Cup was the 8th edition of the European Cup of athletics. [1] It was the last edition to feature multiple stages of competition before being replaced by the promotion/relegation system since 1983.
The "A" Finals were held in Zagreb, Yugoslavia. The first two teams qualified for the 1981 IAAF World Cup.
Held in Zagreb on 15 and 16 August. [2]
| Pos. | Nation | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  East Germany | 128 |
| 2 |  Soviet Union | 124.5 |
| 3 |  Great Britain | 106.5 |
| 4 |  West Germany | 97 |
| 5 |  Italy | 75 |
| 6 |  Poland | 74 |
| 7 |  France | 71 |
| 8 |  Yugoslavia | 41 |
| Pos. | Nation | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Germany | 108.5 |
| 2 | Soviet Union | 97 |
| 3 | West Germany | 74 |
| Great Britain | 74 | |
| 5 |  Bulgaria | 72 |
| 6 | Poland | 53.5 |
| 7 |  Hungary | 41 |
| 8 | Yugoslavia | 20 |
The winners qualified for the "A" final.
All semifinals were held on 4 and 5 July. [2] First two teams qualified for the "A" final (plus Yugoslavia as the host). Places 3–4 (plus Greece as the host) qualified for the "B" final.
Semifinal 1
| Semifinal 2
| Semifinal 3
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All semifinals were held on 5 July. [2] First two teams qualified for the "A" final (plus Yugoslavia as the host). Places 3–4 qualified for the "B" final.
Semifinal 1
| Semifinal 2
| Semifinal 3
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First three teams advanced to the semifinals.
Held on 20 and 21 June in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
| Held on 20 June in Barcelona, Spain
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