| Italy at the 1946 European Athletics Championships | |
|---|---|
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| IAAF code | ITA |
in  Oslo 22 August 1946 – 25 August 1946 | |
| Medals Ranked 8th |
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| European Athletics Championships appearances (overview) | |
Italy competed at the 1946 European Athletics Championships in Oslo, Norway, from 22 tt 25 August 1946. [1]
| Medal | Athlete | Event |
|---|---|---|
 | Adolfo Consolini | Discus throw |
 | Giuseppe Tosi | Discus throw |
 | Carlo Monti | 100 m |
| Amelia Piccinini | Shot put |
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