1970 Winter Universiade

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VI Winter Universiade
VI Talviuniversiadit
VI Vinteruniversiaden
Host city Rovaniemi, Finland
CountryFlag of Finland.svg  Finland
Nations25
Athletes591
Events7 sports
OpeningApril 3, 1970
ClosingApril 9, 1970
Opened by Urho Kekkonen

The 1970 Winter Universiade, the 6th Winter Universiade, an international multi-sport event, organized for university athletes, took place in Rovaniemi, Finland. 416 athletes from 25 countries participated in the games. [1]

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Medal table

  *   Host nation (Finland)

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union  (URS)1316837
2Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States  (USA)54110
3Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany  (FRG)3159
4Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia  (TCH)3003
5Flag of Poland (1928-1980).svg  Poland  (POL)0213
6Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea  (PRK)0112
7Flag of Austria.svg  Austria  (AUT)0033
8Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan  (JPN)0022
9Flag of Finland.svg  Finland  (FIN)*0011
Flag of France.svg  France  (FRA)0011
Totals (10 entries)24242371

Participating nations

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References

  1. "Spotlight: Remembering the Rovaniemi 1970 Winter Universiade". FISU. 15 March 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2024.