| Italy at the 1994 European Athletics Championships | |
|---|---|
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| WA code | ITA |
in  Helsinki 7 August 1994 – 14 August 1994 | |
| Medals Ranked 8th |
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| European Athletics Championships appearances (overview) | |
Italy competed at the 1994 European Athletics Championships in Helsinki, Finland, from 7 to 14 August 1994. [1]
| Medal | Athlete | Event |
|---|---|---|
 | Andrea Benvenuti | 800 m |
| Alessandro Lambruschini | 3000 m steeplechase |
 | Angelo Carosi | 3000 m steeplechase |
| Maria Curatolo | Marathon |
| Annarita Sidoti | 10 km race walk |
 | Giovanni Perricelli | 50 km race walk |
| Ezio Madonia Domenico Nettis Giorgio Marras Sandro Floris | 4x100 m relay |
| Fiona May | Long jump |
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