Youth Olympic Festival Medal Performance History
The Youth Olympic Festival serves as a premier international multi-sport event, providing young athletes with a platform to showcase their talents and gain experience before transitioning to senior competitions. Tracking the medal performance across both Summer and Winter editions reveals a legacy of athletic excellence and consistent growth.
Key Facts
- Total Summer Medals: 596 medals won, including 175 gold, 149 silver, and 172 bronze.
- Total Winter Medals: 213 medals won, including 97 gold, 66 silver, and 50 bronze.
- Summer Peak: The 2019 Baku games marked the highest total medal count for a single Summer event with 65 medals.
- Winter Peak: The 2017 Erzurum games were the most successful Winter event, yielding 39 medals.
- Consistency: The delegation maintained a rank of 1 in the vast majority of both Summer and Winter festivals.
Summer Youth Olympic Festival Performance
The journey in the Summer Youth Olympic Festival began with participation as part of the Soviet Union (URS) in 1991. Since then, the performance has evolved from early successes in Valkenswaard and Bath to dominant displays in the 21st century.
A significant surge in athlete participation and medal counts occurred after 2013. For instance, the 2017 Győr games saw 156 athletes compete, resulting in 61 medals, while the 2019 Baku games saw 108 athletes secure 65 medals.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]Summer Medal Distribution Table
| Games | Athletes | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Valkenswaard | - | 9 | 10 | 6 | 25 | 1 |
| 1997 Lisbon | - | 18 | 13 | 11 | 42 | 1 |
| 2011 Trabzon | - | 21 | 17 | 16 | 54 | 1 |
| 2013 Utrecht | - | 30 | 14 | 12 | 56 | 1 |
| 2017 Győr | 156 | 30 | 19 | 12 | 61 | 1 |
| 2019 Baku | 108 | 28 | 16 | 21 | 65 | 1 |
Winter Youth Olympic Festival Performance
The Winter Youth Olympic Festival has shown a similarly strong trajectory. Early competitions in Aosta and Andorra la Vella laid the groundwork for a period of dominance between 1997 and 2013, where the delegation frequently ranked first.
The 2017 Erzurum games stand out as a historic high point with 74 athletes winning 39 medals, including 19 gold. However, recent participation has fluctuated, with no participation recorded for the 2023 Friuli-Venezia Giulia and 2025 Bakuriani games.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]Winter Medal Distribution Table
| Games | Athletes | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Sundsvall | - | 7 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1 |
| 2001 Vuokatti | - | 11 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 1 |
| 2013 Braşov | - | 11 | 7 | 4 | 22 | 1 |
| 2017 Erzurum | 74 | 19 | 9 | 11 | 39 | 1 |
| 2019 Sarajevo | 61 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total number of medals won across both festivals?
The total combined medal count is 809, consisting of 596 medals from the Summer Youth Olympic Festivals and 213 medals from the Winter Youth Olympic Festivals.
Which Summer games produced the most medals?
The 2019 Baku games were the most successful in terms of volume, producing a total of 65 medals.
Which Winter games produced the most gold medals?
The 2017 Erzurum games were the most successful for gold, with 19 gold medals won.
Did the delegation participate in the most recent festivals?
No, the records indicate that the delegation did not participate in the Summer festivals of 2022, 2023, and 2025, nor the Winter festivals of 2023 and 2025.
How many athletes participated in the 2017 Győr Summer games?
A total of 156 athletes participated in the 2017 Győr games, resulting in 61 medals.