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SUMMER EYOF – MURCIA , SPAIN 2001
22 – 27 July, 2001.

MURCIA 2001 in numbers

2500
ATHLETES
10
DISCIPLINES
48
NATIONS
6
DAYS
90
MEDAL EVENTS

STORIES

Lasha Gujejiani from Georgia dominated the +90kg judo competition, claiming the gold medal and adding to Georgia’s impressive medal tally in this discipline. His exceptional skill and determination were evident throughout the competition, showcasing the nation’s strength in judo.
Germany’s girls’ volleyball team had an incredible tournament at the 2001 EYOF, dominating the games against strong rivals like Italy and Russia to ultimately secure the well-deserved gold medal. Their teamwork and resilience shone through, making their victory a memorable highlight of the event.
Przemyslaw Stanczyk from Poland shone brightly in the boys’ swimming competition, winning two gold medals and one bronze. He claimed victory in the boys’ 200m and 400m freestyle events and added an impressive bronze in the boys’ 1500m freestyle race, proving himself to be a versatile and talented swimmer.

MEDALS RANKING

bronze silver gold TOTAL
RUS 1 flag-RUS Russian Federation 17 15 6 38
GBR 2 flag-GBR Great Britain 9 10 8 27
POL 3 flag-POL Poland 6 3 3 12
GER 4 flag-GER Germany 5 7 2 14
ESP 5 flag-ESP Spain 4 6 0 10
ITA 6 flag-ITA Italy 4 5 8 17
UKR 7 flag-UKR Ukraine 4 3 1 8
SWE 8 flag-SWE Sweden 4 0 3 7
GEO 9 flag-GEO Georgia 4 0 2 6
FRA 10 flag-FRA France 3 7 12 22
ROU 11 flag-ROU Romania 3 3 6 12
HUN 12 flag-HUN Hungary 3 3 4 10
BLR 13 flag-BLR Belarus 3 2 4 9
SLO 14 flag-SLO Slovenia 2 4 3 9
NED 15 flag-NED Netherlands 2 3 5 10
FIN 16 flag-FIN Finland 2 2 4 8
CRO 17 flag-CRO Croatia 2 1 5 8
YUG 18 flag-YUG Yugoslavia 2 1 2 5
BUL 19 flag-BUL Bulgaria 2 1 1 4
ISR 20 flag-ISR Israel 2 0 1 3
SUI 21 flag-SUI Switzerland 1 3 2 6
LAT 22 flag-LAT Latvia 1 0 1 2
POR 22 flag-POR Portugal 1 0 1 2
MDA 22 flag-MDA Republic of Moldova 1 0 1 2
IRL 25 flag-IRL Ireland 1 0 0 1
LUX 25 flag-LUX Luxembourg 1 0 0 1
NOR 25 flag-NOR Norway 1 0 0 1
BEL 28 flag-BEL Belgium 0 5 6 11
CZE 29 flag-CZE Czechia 0 3 1 4
AZE 30 flag-AZE Azerbaijan 0 2 2 4
AUT 31 flag-AUT Austria 0 1 3 4
LTU 32 flag-LTU Lithuania 0 1 2 3
SVK 33 flag-SVK Slovakia 0 0 3 3
ARM 34 flag-ARM Armenia 0 0 1 1
DEN 34 flag-DEN Denmark 0 0 1 1
EST 34 flag-EST Estonia 0 0 1 1
TOTAL 90 91 105 286


SPORTS

  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Handball
  • Judo
  • Sailing
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

ABOUT MURCIA 2001

The 2001 edition of the EYOF was hosted by Murcia, Spain, from 22–27 July. This was the first time the festival took place in Spain, and it welcomed over 2,500 young athletes from 48 nations. The event featured ten sports, including sailing, tennis, volleyball, and athletics, and was praised for its Mediterranean setting and well-organised logistics. Murcia’s warm hospitality and vibrant culture made it a particularly enjoyable edition. The sporting venues, including the region’s modern athletics tracks and swimming facilities, contributed to the smooth running of the event.

Ready to shine!