sentences:  European Athlete of the Year Trophy
  
  The European Athlete of the Year Trophy is an annual prize awarded to sportspeople participating in athletics, including track and field, road running and cross country running competitions.The election has been organised by the European governing body for the sport of athletics, the European Athletic Association (EAA), since 1993.Each year, a shortlist is created by selecting the top European athlete in each event, based upon performances at the year's major championships.