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| Host city | Sicily, Italy |
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| Nations | 124 |
| Athletes | 3,949 |
| Events | 127 in 10 sports |
| Opening | 19 August 1997 |
| Closing | 31 August 1997 |
| Opened by | Oscar Luigi Scalfaro President of Italy |
| Torch lighter | Anarita Sidotti |
| Main venue | Stadio La Favorita/Stadio Angelo Massimino |
| Website | ulb.ac.be (archived) |
The 1997 Summer Universiade, also known as the XIX Summer Universiade, took place in the island of Sicily, Italy. The United States topped the medal table.[1]
- ^ "Spotlight: Remembering the Sicily 1997 Summer Universiade". FISU. 11 October 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2024.