| Estonia at the 2010 European Athletics Championships | |
|---|---|
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| WA code | EST |
| National federation | Eesti Kergejõustikuliit |
| Website | www |
| in Barcelona | |
| Competitors | 17 |
| Medals |
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| European Athletics Championships appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
 Soviet Union (1946-1990) | |
Estonia was represented by 17 athletes (12 men and 5 women) at the 2010 European Athletics Championships held in Barcelona, Spain, from 27 July to 1 August 2010.
| Event | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 200 m | Ksenija Balta | |
| 400 m | Maris Mägi | |
| 5000 m | Tiidrek Nurme | |
| 400 m hurdles | Aarne Nirk | |
| High Jump | Anna Iljuštšenko | |
| Long Jump | Tõnis Sahk | Ksenija Balta |
| Triple Jump | Jaanus Uudmäe Igor Sjunin | Veera Baranova |
| Shot Put | Taavi Peetre | |
| Discus Throw | Gerd Kanter Märt Israel Aleksander Tammert | |
| Decathlon/Heptathlon | Mikk Pahapill Andres Raja Mikk Mihkel Arro | Grit Šadeiko |
| 2010 Barcelona | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
 Estonia (EST) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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