The 2011 European Athletics Indoor Championships were held at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris, France, from 4 to 6 March 2011.
[3] French triple jumper Teddy Tamgho provided the highlight of the tournament with two world indoor record clearances.
[4] His compatriot Renaud Lavillenie also excelled, becoming the third best ever performer indoors in the men's pole vault, while Leslie Djhone and Antoinette Nana Djimou Ida won their events with French record marks.
Portuguese runner Francis Obikwelu also had a national record-breaking win, defeating the host favourite Christophe Lemaitre in the 60 metres.
[4] Ivan Ukhov of Russia attempted the world record in the high jump, but narrowly missed the clearance.