European Speed Skating Championships
The European Speed Skating Championships are a series of long track speed skating events held annually to determine the best allround speed skater of Europe. The International Skating Union has organised the European Championships for Men since 1893 (unofficial Championships were held in the years 1891–1892) and the European Championships for Women since 1970. The winner is awarded a laurel wreath. Since 1990, the men's and women's European Championships have been held at the same time and venue.
Starting in the 2016–2017 season, the 5000 m (women) and 10,000 m (men) will be replaced by the 1000 m. Also, a team putsuit and mass start will be held, and distance titles will be awarded.[1][2]
History and medal winners
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Combined all-time medal count[3]
| rank | country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | total |
| 1 |  Netherlands |
41 | 41 | 42 | 124 |
| 2 |  Norway |
38 | 36 | 35 | 109 |
| 3 |  Germany[4] |
24 | 19 | 9 | 52 |
| 4 |  Soviet Union/ Russia |
19 | 13 | 23 | 55 |
| 5 |  Sweden |
9 | 3 | 8 | 20 |
| 6 |  Finland |
7 | 9 | 6 | 22 |
| 7 |  Czech Republic |
4 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 8 |  Austria |
3 | 6 | 4 | 13 |
| 9 |  Italy |
1 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| 10 |  Latvia |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |  France |
0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 12 |  Belgium |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |  Hungary |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| none declared | 2 | 15 | 15 | 32 |
