Luxembourg at the 2016 European Athletics Championships | |
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IAAF code | LUX |
National federation | FLA |
Website | www |
in Amsterdam | |
Competitors | 2 (2 men) in 2 events |
Medals |
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European Athletics Championships appearances | |
Luxembourg competed at the 2016 European Athletics Championships in Amsterdam, Netherlands, between 6 and 10 July 2016. [1]
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Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
Charles Grethen | 800 m | 1:47.39 | 5 q | 1:49.40 | 13 | Did not advance |
Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
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Distance | Rank | Distance | Rank | ||
Bob Bertemes | Shot put | 19.39 | 17 | Did not advance |
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