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). From 1983–2017, four distances had to be skated: 500 m – 1,500 m – 3,000 m – 5,000 m (the small combination). Starting in 2017, in odd years, a separate competition with four distances is held: 500 m – 1000 m – 500 m – 1000 m (the sprint combination). Starting in 2018, in even years, a single distance championships with seven events will be held: 500 m, 1000 m, 1500 m, 3000 m, team pursuit, mass start, and team sprint. Ranking systems used Since 1970, the samalog system has been in use. Medal winners Numbers in brackets denotes number of victories in corresponding disciplines. Boldface denotes record number of victories. Allround championships Sprint championships 500 metres 1000 metres 1500 metres 3000 metres Mass start Team pursuit Team sprint All-time medal count Allround and Sprint Championships (1970–2023) Single Distance Championships (2018–2022) Combined all-time medal count (1970–2023) Multiple medalists Boldface denotes active skaters and highest medal count among all skaters (including these who not included in these tables) per type. Allround and Sprint Championships All events See also European Speed Skating Championships for Men World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Women References Footnotes Medal Winners in European Allround Championships. International Skating Union (2006-04-24). Retrieved on 2007-08-25. Recurring sporting events established in 1893 All-round speed skating