Russian triple jumper Lyukman Adams claimed gold in the boys’ discipline with an impressive jump of 15.35m—almost 30cm longer than the runner-up and half a metre further than the bronze medallist. His remarkable performance showcased his skill and athleticism, solidifying his position at the top of the podium.
Emil Staer Simensen from Denmark dominated the boys’ canoeing competition, winning gold in both the K1 500m and K1 1000m events. His exceptional paddling technique and endurance were evident as he powered through the races, leaving his competitors in his wake.
Italian gymnast Vanessa Ferrari completely dominated the girls’ artistic gymnastics discipline, medalling in every event and winning gold in most. She claimed gold in the all-around competition and the floor exercise, while also securing silver in the vault and bronze in the uneven bars, highlighting her versatility and talent.
MEDALS RANKING
TOTAL
RUS
1
Russian Federation
17
15
12
44
ITA
2
Italy
14
8
15
37
GBR
3
Great Britain
13
5
5
23
GER
4
Germany
7
12
7
26
NED
5
Netherlands
6
2
4
12
ESP
6
Spain
5
7
5
17
UKR
7
Ukraine
4
6
3
13
BLR
8
Belarus
4
5
2
11
BEL
9
Belgium
4
1
6
11
SLO
10
Slovenia
4
1
2
7
EST
11
Estonia
4
1
0
5
HUN
12
Hungary
3
9
9
21
GEO
13
Georgia
3
0
1
4
LAT
14
Latvia
2
3
4
9
POR
14
Portugal
2
3
4
9
CRO
16
Croatia
2
2
0
4
DEN
17
Denmark
2
1
3
6
ISR
17
Israel
2
1
3
6
AUT
19
Austria
2
1
2
5
AZE
20
Azerbaijan
2
0
4
6
POL
21
Poland
1
5
3
9
ROU
22
Romania
1
5
2
8
SCG
23
Serbia and Montenegro
1
3
3
7
SUI
24
Switzerland
1
2
1
4
SWE
25
Sweden
1
2
0
3
FRA
26
France
1
1
8
10
TUR
27
Türkiye
1
1
0
2
BUL
28
Bulgaria
1
0
0
1
CYP
28
Cyprus
1
0
0
1
CZE
30
Czechia
0
3
3
6
MDA
31
Republic of Moldova
0
2
4
6
IRL
32
Ireland
0
2
3
5
NOR
33
Norway
0
1
2
3
GRE
34
Greece
0
1
0
1
LTU
35
Lithuania
0
0
5
5
SVK
36
Slovakia
0
0
3
3
ARM
37
Armenia
0
0
1
1
TOTAL
111
111
129
351
SPORTS
Athletics
Basketball
Canoe
Cycling
Football
Gymnastics
Handball
Judo
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
ABOUT LIGNANO 2005
The 2005 EYOF was held in the picturesque coastal town of Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy, from 3–8 July. This edition saw over 3,000 athletes from 48 countries competing in 11 different sports, including canoe, tennis, and basketball. The festival was praised for its unique location by the Adriatic Sea, offering a blend of sports and natural beauty. Lignano Sabbiadoro’s commitment to youth sport development was evident through the top-tier facilities and the strong support from the local community. Italy’s impressive medal haul solidified its place as a leading sporting nation in Europe, while the festival continued to foster international friendship and competition.