The East German Athletics Championships (de|DDR Leichtathletik-Meisterschaften) was an annual outdoor track and field competition organised by the East German Athletics Federation, which served as the East German national championships for the sport. The three- or four-day event was held in summer months, varying from late June to early September, and the venue changed on an annual basis. The winners were exclusively East Germans.
It was first held in 1948 following the division of Germany, initially known as the Eastern Zone Athletics Championships for the first two years. The final edition was held in 1990, at which point it ended and was succeeded by the all-Germany German Athletics Championships.[1] [2] [3]
The event was held on a track from 1970 to 1972 and in 1990
From 1960 to 1974 the event was held in December of the previous year, but the winners were classed as the champion for the subsequent year.
From 1960 to 1974 the event was held in December of the previous year, but were classed as the champion for the subsequent year.
In 1977 a women's 400 m hurdles was held, but did not yet have official championship status.
From 1960 to 1974 the event was held in December of the previous year, but the winners were classed as the champion for the subsequent year.