1981 European Cup (athletics)
The 1981 European Cup was the 8th edition of the European Cup of athletics. It was the last edition to feature multiple stages of competition before being replaced by the promotion/relegation system since 1983. The "A" Finals were held in Zagreb, Yugoslavia. The first two teams qualified for the 1981 IAAF World Cup. "A" Final Held in Zagreb on 15 and 16 August. Team standings Results summary Men's events Women's events "B" Final The winners qualified for the "A" final. Men Held on 1 and 2 August in Athens, Greece Women Held on 2 August in Pescara, Italy Semifinals Men All semifinals were held on 4 and 5 July. First two teams qualified for the "A" final (plus Yugoslavia as the host). Places 3–4 (plus Greece as the host) qualified for the "B" final. Semifinal 1 Held in Lille, France Semifinal 2 Held in Helsinki, Finland Semifinal 3 Held in Warsaw, Poland Women All semifinals were held on 5 July. First two teams qualified for the "A" final (plus Yugoslavia as the host). Places 3–4 qualified for the "B" final. Semifinal 1 Held in Bodø, Norway Semifinal 2 Held in Edinburgh, United Kingdom Semifinal 3 Held in Frankfurt, West Germany Preliminaries First three teams advanced to the semifinals. Held on 20 and 21 June in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg Held on 20 June in Barcelona, Spain References External links European Cup results (Men) from GBR Athletics European Cup results (Women) from GBR Athletics European Cup (athletics) European Cup 1981 in Yugoslav sport International athletics competitions hosted by Yugoslavia