| Italy at the 2006 European Athletics Championships | |
|---|---|
 | |
| WA code | ITA |
in  Gothenburg 7 August 2006 – 13 August 2006 | |
| Medals Ranked 10th |
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| European Athletics Championships appearances (overview) | |
Italy competed at the 2006 European Athletics Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 7 to 13 August 2006. [1]
| Medal | Athlete | Event |
|---|---|---|
 | Stefano Baldini | Men's marathon |
| Andrew Howe | Men's long jump |
 | Elisa Rigaudo | Women's 20 km race walk |
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