Two of Moldova's three representatives that qualified for the European Athletics Championships in Zurich have already entered the competition. However, Alexei Cravcenco and Vladimir Letnicov performed disappointingly, IPN reports.

Cravcenco competed in the 400 meters hurdles contest and Letnicov in the triple jump competition. Both failed to pass the qualification round.

Moldova's third representative at the Athletics Championships in Switzerland is Serghei Marghiev. He will participate in the hammer throwing contest. The qualification round is scheduled for August 14 in the first half of the day.

This year the Championships gathered about 1500 athletes from 50 countries. The competition will end on August 17.