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

LISBON 1997 in numbers

2500
ATHLETES
10
DISCIPLINES
47
NATIONS
6
DAYS
86
MEDAL EVENTS

STORIES

Marilia Gregoriou from Cyprus made history by winning a gold medal in the girls’ 100m hurdles. Representing her smaller nation, Gregoriou delivered an incredible performance, finishing the race with a remarkable time of 13.51 seconds and showcasing her immense talent on the international stage.
Koen De Smedt from Belgium clinched the gold medal in the sailing discipline, specifically in the boys’ yachting competition. His exceptional skills and tactical acumen on the water led him to victory, marking a significant achievement for Belgian sailing.
Joze Vrtacic from Slovenia demonstrated incredible versatility by not only claiming the bronze medal in the boys’ long jump competition but also contributing to his team’s success in the boys’ 4x100m relay. As part of the relay team, he helped secure a silver medal, highlighting his diverse athletic abilities and teamwork.

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
  • Sailing
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball

ABOUT LISBON 1997

The fourth edition of the EYOF took place in Lisbon, Portugal, from 18–24 July 1997. As one of Southern Europe’s major cities, Lisbon offered a vibrant and historic setting for the event, attracting young athletes from 47 European countries. The sports contested ranged from traditional Olympic disciplines like athletics and swimming to volleyball and judo, as well as the novel discipline of yachting. Lisbon 1997 was particularly notable for the city’s strong organisation, and it helped raise the international profile of Portugal as a host of sporting events. The event emphasised fostering Olympic values of respect, friendship, and excellence, while also serving as an important cultural exchange opportunity for participants.

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