| Athletics at the 1993 Games of the Small States of Europe | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 25–29 May |
| Host city | Valetta, Malta |
| Events | 31 |
| Participation | 8 nations |
Athletics at the 1993 Games of the Small States of Europe were held in Valetta, Malta between 25 and 29 May. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cyprus | 18 | 8 | 8 | 34 |
| 2 |  Iceland | 9 | 7 | 4 | 20 |
| 3 |  Monaco | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| 4 |  Liechtenstein | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 5 |  Luxembourg | 0 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 6 |  Andorra | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 7 |  San Marino | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 |  Malta | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Totals (8 entries) | 31 | 30 | 29 | 90 | |
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