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SUMMER EYOF – LISBON, PORTUGAL 1997
18 – 24 July, 1997.

LISBON 1997 in numbers

3143
ATHLETES
9
DISCIPLINES
49
NATIONS
6
DAYS
111
EVENTS

STORIES

The young Russian athletes showcased their judo abilities and talent, dominating the -81kg, -90kg, and +90kg categories. Mikhail Igolnikov, Sultan Abdullaev, and Ruslan Shakhbazov each took gold in their respective weight classes, highlighting Russia’s strength in judo.
Slovenian tennis player Viktória Kužmová elevated Slovenia to the top of the tennis medal table. She won gold in the girls’ singles category and, alongside her partner Tereza Mihalíková, secured another gold in the doubles, showcasing her exceptional talent and versatility.
Young British gymnast Nile Wilson delivered outstanding performances at EYOF 2013, winning gold in both the Pommel Horse and Still Rings. He also earned a silver medal in the All-Around event, demonstrating his remarkable skill and potential in gymnastics.

MEDALS RANKING

bronze silver gold TOTAL
RUS 1 flag-RUS Russian Federation 18 13 11 42
UKR 2 flag-UKR Ukraine 11 5 6 22
GBR 3 flag-GBR Great Britain 10 2 10 22
GER 4 flag-GER Germany 6 4 9 19
FRA 5 flag-FRA France 4 9 8 21
ITA 6 flag-ITA Italy 4 6 6 16
ROU 7 flag-ROU Romania 3 5 4 12
AUT 8 flag-AUT Austria 3 1 3 7
FIN 9 flag-FIN Finland 3 1 2 6
SWE 10 flag-SWE Sweden 2 4 2 8
ESP 11 flag-ESP Spain 2 2 3 7
DEN 12 flag-DEN Denmark 2 2 0 4
BEL 13 flag-BEL Belgium 2 1 8 11
ISL 14 flag-ISL Iceland 2 1 1 4
IRL 14 flag-IRL Ireland 2 1 1 4
HUN 16 flag-HUN Hungary 2 1 0 3
SVK 17 flag-SVK Slovakia 2 0 0 2
BLR 18 flag-BLR Belarus 1 4 2 7
NED 19 flag-NED Netherlands 1 2 5 8
GRE 20 flag-GRE Greece 1 2 3 6
CZE 21 flag-CZE Czechia 1 2 1 4
GEO 22 flag-GEO Georgia 1 1 2 4
YUG 23 flag-YUG Yugoslavia 1 0 1 2
CYP 24 flag-CYP Cyprus 1 0 0 1
SUI 25 flag-SUI Switzerland 0 3 1 4
TUR 25 flag-TUR Türkiye 0 3 1 4
LTU 27 flag-LTU Lithuania 0 3 0 3
SLO 28 flag-SLO Slovenia 0 2 2 4
POL 29 flag-POL Poland 0 1 3 4
POR 30 flag-POR Portugal 0 1 2 3
ISR 31 flag-ISR Israel 0 1 1 2
ARM 32 flag-ARM Armenia 0 1 0 1
NOR 32 flag-NOR Norway 0 1 0 1
BUL 34 flag-BUL Bulgaria 0 0 1 1
CRO 34 flag-CRO Croatia 0 0 1 1
TOTAL 85 85 100 270


SPORTS

  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Cycling
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Handball
  • Judo
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball
  • Yachting

ABOUT LISBON 1997

Utrecht, Netherlands, welcomed around 2,000 athletes from 49 European countries for the 2013 EYOF. The event featured 9 sports, with athletes competing in disciplines like judo, cycling, tennis, and athletics. What marked this edition was the strong focus on sustainability and environmental consciousness. The organisers implemented various eco-friendly initiatives, promoting recycling, minimising waste, and using renewable energy sources throughout the event.  

Ready to shine!