| Italy at the 1966 European Athletics Championships | |
|---|---|
 | |
| WA code | ITA |
in  Budapest 30 August 1966 – 4 September 1966 | |
| Competitors | 35 (31 men, 4 women) [1] |
| Medals Ranked 6th |
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| European Athletics Championships appearances (overview) | |
Italy competed at the 1966 European Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, from 30 August to 4 September 1966. [1]
| Medal | Athlete | Event |
|---|---|---|
 | Eddy Ottoz | Men's 110 m hs |
| Roberto Frinolli | Men's 400 m hs |
| Abdon Pamich | Men's 50 km walk |
No Italian female athlete has been classified in the top eight at these editions of the European Championships.
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