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The 1994 European Weightlifting Championships were held in Sokolov, Czech Republic from May 9 to May 15, 1994. It was the 73rd edition of the men's event. There were a total number of 162 athletes competing, from 29 nations. The women competition were held in Rome, Italy. It was the 7th event for the women.
Ranking by "Big" (Total result) medals
| Place | Nation |  |  |  | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ukraine | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 2 |  Russia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 |  Bulgaria | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 4 |  Turkey | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 |  Greece | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 |  Georgia | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 |  Armenia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Belarus | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |  Moldova | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 | |
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