The 1st
European Athletics U23 Championships
The European Athletics U23 Championships is a biennial Sport of athletics, athletics competition for European athletes Under 23 (athletics), under the age of 23, which is organized by the European Athletic Association. The oldest of the 'age-grou ...
were held in
Turku
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,
Finland
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on 10–13 July 1997. The competition succeeded the
European Athletics U23 Cup, which had been held in 1992 and 1994.
Complete results and medal winners were published.
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Results
Men
Women
Medal table
Participation
According to an unofficial count, 652 athletes from 37 countries participated in the event.
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* (47)
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* (27)
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* (10)
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* (48)
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* (39)
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References
External links
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European Athletics U23 Championships
The European Athletics U23 Championships is a biennial Sport of athletics, athletics competition for European athletes Under 23 (athletics), under the age of 23, which is organized by the European Athletic Association. The oldest of the 'age-grou ...
International sports competitions in Turku
European Athletics U23 Championships
The European Athletics U23 Championships is a biennial Sport of athletics, athletics competition for European athletes Under 23 (athletics), under the age of 23, which is organized by the European Athletic Association. The oldest of the 'age-grou ...
International athletics competitions hosted by Finland
European Athletics U23 Championships
The European Athletics U23 Championships is a biennial Sport of athletics, athletics competition for European athletes Under 23 (athletics), under the age of 23, which is organized by the European Athletic Association. The oldest of the 'age-grou ...
1990s in Turku
European Athletics U23 Championships
The European Athletics U23 Championships is a biennial Sport of athletics, athletics competition for European athletes Under 23 (athletics), under the age of 23, which is organized by the European Athletic Association. The oldest of the 'age-grou ...