| 2016 Northern European Gymnastics Championships | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Trondheim Spektrum |
| Location | Trondheim, Norway |
| Start date | 22 October 2016 |
| End date | 23 October 2016 |
The 2016 Northern European Gymnastics Championships was an artistic gymnastics competition held in the city of Trondheim in Norway. The event was held between 22 and 23 October. [1]
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