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GYÖR 2017
HUNGARY | 22-29 JULY, 2017

The 2017 EYOF held in Győr, Hungary, gathered over 3600 athletes representing 50 European nations competing across 10 sports, including cycling, judo, athletics, and swimming. This edition stood out for its exceptional organisational efforts to involve the local community actively. The festival engaged local volunteers, schools, and residents, creating a sense of unity and excitement throughout Győr. The collaboration between the event and the community added an extra layer of enthusiasm and support for the young athletes.

GYÖR 2017 in numbers:

3675
ATHLETES
10
DISCIPLINES
50
NATIONS
8
DAYS
130
MEDAL EVENTS

GYÖR 2017
HUNGARY | 22-29 JULY, 2017

The 2017 EYOF held in Győr, Hungary, gathered over 3600 athletes representing 50 European nations competing across 10 sports, including cycling, judo, athletics, and swimming. This edition stood out for its exceptional organisational efforts to involve the local community actively. The festival engaged local volunteers, schools, and residents, creating a sense of unity and excitement throughout Győr. The collaboration between the event and the community added an extra layer of enthusiasm and support for the young athletes.

GYÖR 2017 in numbers:

3675
ATHLETES
10
DISCIPLINES
50
NATIONS
8
DAYS
130
MEDAL EVENTS

sports

Athletics
Basketball
Canoe
Cycling
Gymnastics
Handball
Judo
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball

the highlight

Keely Hodgkinson was among the promising young athletes who competed at the Győr 2017 EYOF, where she gained valuable international experience at an early stage of her career. Her performances reflected the talent and determination that would soon establish her as one of Europe’s brightest middle-distance runners.

Győr marked an important milestone in Hodgkinson’s development before her remarkable rise to the top of international athletics. In the years that followed, she became an Olympic, World and European medallist, confirming the European Youth Olympic Festival’s role as a launchpad for future sporting stars.

the highlight

Keely Hodgkinson was among the promising young athletes who competed at the Győr 2017 EYOF, where she gained valuable international experience at an early stage of her career. Her performances reflected the talent and determination that would soon establish her as one of Europe’s brightest middle-distance runners.

Győr marked an important milestone in Hodgkinson’s development before her remarkable rise to the top of international athletics. In the years that followed, she became an Olympic, World and European medallist, confirming the European Youth Olympic Festival’s role as a launchpad for future sporting stars.

Young Italian tennis prodigy Lorenzo Rottoli showcased his dominance, winning gold in the boys’ singles competition. He further demonstrated his talent by securing another gold in the boys’ doubles alongside his partner, Flavio Cobolli, solidifying his reputation as a player to look out for.
The 200m butterfly final was a nail-biting race, with Italian swimmer Federico Burdisso narrowly edging out Russian competitor Egor Pavlov. Burdisso claimed gold with a time of 1:58.65, finishing less than a quarter of a second ahead of Pavlov in an intense and exhausting race.
The boys’ handball final featured an exciting match between Germany and Slovenia. The German team emerged victorious with a score of 29-26, clinching the gold medal in a thrilling and closely contested game.

RESULTS