European Speed Skating Championships for Women
The International Skating Union has organised the European Speed Skating Championships for Women since 1970, but they were discontinued after the 1974 tournament because of lack of interest. The European Championships for Women were reinstated in 1981.
History
Distances used
- In the years 1970-1982, four distances had to be skated: 500 m – 1,000 m – 1,500 m – 3,000 m (the mini combination).
- Since 1983, four distances have to be skated: 500 m – 1,500 m – 3,000 m – 5,000 m (the small combination).
Ranking systems used
- Since 1970, the samalog system has been in use.
Medal winners
All-time medal count
| rank | country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| 1 |  Germany |
14 | 12 | 4 | 30 |
| 2 |  East Germany |
8 | 6 | 5 | 19 |
| 3 |  Netherlands |
6 | 11 | 13 | 30 |
| 4 |  Soviet Union |
4 | 4 | 8 | 16 |
| 5 |  Czech Republic |
2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 |  Austria |
1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Russia |
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
References
- Medal Winners in European Allround Championships. International Skating Union (2006-04-24). Retrieved on 2007-08-25.