Marion Rolland (FRA) impressed in the alpine skiing discipline, capturing two medals. She claimed bronze in the girl’s individual slalom and secured the top spot with a gold medal in the super-G event, highlighting her versatility on the slopes.
Joulia Makarova and Ekaterina Outotchkina (RUS) were standout performers in the girl’s biathlon competition, each earning two individual medals. Makarova took gold in both the 6km sprint and 7.5km pursuit, while Outotchkina followed closely, claiming silver and bronze in the same events. Both athletes also contributed to Russia’s silver medal in the mixed relay, demonstrating their all-around strength.
Finnish ski jumper Veli-Matti Lindström, in his early days of competition, achieved major success at the 1999 EYOF. He soared to victory in the boy’s individual K90 event with a jump of 225.00m, earning gold. He also helped his team secure a silver medal in the boy’s team event, marking a stellar performance in his young career.
Poprad-Tatry, Slovakia, hosted the 1999 Winter EYOF, offering ideal mountainous terrain for winter competitions. Over 800 athletes competed in a range of events, including alpine and cross-country skiing, ice hockey, and short track speed skating. This edition not only highlighted Slovakia’s strength in winter sports but also solidified the region’s reputation as a hub for youth athletic development. Poprad’s winter sports facilities were praised for their quality, making it a notable location in the history of the festival.