Südtirol 2009 - Latest News

Conclusions and outlook by LOC President Rudi Rienzner, Mayor Albert Pürgstaller, Event Manager Stefano Andreatta and Finance Director Paul Gasser

46 nations on the medal count – higher than ever / Nine countries won first WYC medal ever / Kenya takes lead from USA as most highest winning nation / First gold for Italy / 1331 athletes from 176 nations

Kenya is the most successful nation in Bressanone/Brixen thanks to three double victories ahead of the USA; set 2nd WYB; 5000 spectators celebrate an unforgettable WYC

Daily on the WYC from Bressanone/Brixen

Sixteen-year-old Johan Rogestedt snatched up the Gold in 800m from Kenya; Josè Bencosme (400m hurdles) wins Italy's third medal / Stadium fully sold-out

Daily on the WYC from Bressanone/Brixen

A decisive win in the High Jump for Alessia Trost with 1.87m; The WYC in Bressanone/Brixen has its very own Usain Bolt with Kirani James's performance; first WYC medals ever for Uzbekistan and Tajikistan

Daily on the WYC from Bressanone/Brixen

Daily Summary, day 2

Daily on the WYC from Bressanone/Brixen

Mohamed Al-Garni (Qatar) has come directly from St.Moritz in Switzerland to compete in the 1500m in Bressanone/Brixen; his Italian coach Renato Canovoa also traines world record holder Shaheen

First WYC medal ever for Samoa / Gold for Germany, Syria and Kenya / Two World Youth Leads on the first day in Bressanone/Brixen

The only South Tyrolean to participate in this WYC ran a fifth place in the preliminary heat. But it is still the best day of his life. The important thing was to participate in true De Courbertian spirit!

Alexia Sedyhk's parents were both Olympic champions competing for the Soviet Union

Good weather graced the Opening Ceremony; more than 5000 spectators; 6th IAAF WYC officially opened at 6:37 by Governor of South Tyrol Durnwalder; competitions start tomorrow

Official WYC presentation at town hall of Bressanone/Brixen: IAAF President Lamine Diack and Mayor Albert Pürgstaller raised a toast with South Tyrolean schnapps to the WYC; many early praises; Opening Ceremony at 6:30 pm

Eurosport and Rai Sport Più reporting from 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

Interview with Rudi Rienzner, President of LOC Südtirol 2009

Opening ceremony with 180 participating nations at 6:30 pm on the main square in Bressanone/Brixen; South Tyrol’s top athlete will march as well; competitions start on Wednesday;

Benedict XVI offered his wishes to the organizers and athletes of the WYC.

5000 daily meals will be prepared for the WYC in Bressanone/Brixen; South Tyrolean specialties are on the menu as well

700 volunteers ranging from 7 to 78 years of age are on duty almost 24/7

The NACAC Camp with 150 athletes from 17 overseas nations kicked off on June 27th

The WYC mascot in Bressanone/Brixen crow Hugo was real once

IAAF accepts late registration / Participation record at the

WYC from July 8th to 12th

IAAF World Youth Championships from July 8th to 12th in Bressanone/Brixen – Austria hopes in Lukas Weißhaidinger