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Record number of medals won as 'Sudtirol 2009' ends
“Südtirol 2009” will be remembered as the WYC of records, as a record number of 46 nations went home with medals.
Kenya ends 'Sudtirol 2009' WYC on high, tops medals table
Kenya is the most successful nation in Bressanone/Brixen thanks to three double victories ahead of the USA in front of 5000 spectators to end an unforgettable World Youth Championships.
A Swede steals Kenya's thunder at the World Youth Championships
Sixteen-year-old Johan Rogestedt from Sweden snatched up the Gold in 800m from Kenya at the WYC 2009 in Bressanone/Brixen in front of his idol and two-times Olympic champion Sebastian Coe.
Rionoripo wins Africa's first Gold in Bressanone/Brixen
Kenya's Purity Rionoripo last night won Africa's first gold medal in the girls 3000 metres with a personal best of 9:03.79 at the 6th IAAF World Youth Championships in Bressanone/Brixen.
WYC 2009 opens amid funfare in Bressanone/Brixen
The 6th IAAF WYC officially opened on picturesque Cathedral Square in Bressanone/Brixen, with more than 5000 spectators at 6:37pm last night by Governor of South Tyrol Durnwalder; competitions start tomorrow.
Diack hope for athletics to become the core youth sport
The International Amateur Athletics Federations (IAAF) President, Lamine Diack of Senegal, hopes that athletics become a core sport for today's youth, even in the midst of other numerous choices they face as young people.
New Record: 179 nations to compete in Bressanone/Brixen
A record number of 179 nations will compete in Bressanone/Brixen World Youth Championships - Sudtirol 2009. Athletes are coming from as far as 18,600 km and 13 hours time difference. Opening Ceremony on July 7th.
Athletics’ Legends share fun time with kids in Bressanone/Brixen
"IAAF World Youth Masterclass" and "Kids' Athletics" a raging success / Opening ceremony of WYC tomorrow at 6:30 pm on the Cathedral Square in Bressanone/Brixen.
Pope Benedict XVI gives his blessings as WYC 2009 opens
The WYC have received its blessing by the Pope as competitions start on Wednesday; Local Governor of South Tyrol Durnwalder will open the WYC. Benedict XVI offered his wishes to the organizers and athletes of the WYC immediately after his Angelus prayer.
Hugo - From nuisance to track and field favorite
The WYC mascot in Bressanone/Brixen crow Hugo was real once. Athletes competing for medals at the WYC in Bressanone/Brixen will have to share the attention with a black crow.
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