The European Athletics U23 Championships is a biennial athletics competition for European athletes under the age of 23, which is organized by the European Athletic Association. The oldest of the 'age-group' track and field events held by European Athletics - European Athletics U20 Championships are held in the same odd numbered years, while the European Athletics U18 Championships, previously the 'Youth Championships' are held in even numbered years.
The women's 200 metres event at the 1997 Summer Universiade was held on 26–27 August at the Stadio Cibali in Catania, Italy.
The men's 4 × 400 metres relay event at the 1997 Summer Universiade was held on 30–31 August at the Stadio Cibali in Catania, Italy.
The men's 400 metres event at the 1997 Summer Universiade was held at the Stadio Cibali in Catania, Italy. The final took place on 30 August.
The men's 400 metres hurdles event at the 1997 Summer Universiade was held on 26–28 August at the Stadio Cibali in Catania, Italy.
The men's 800 metres event at the 1997 Summer Universiade was held at the Stadio Cibali in Catania, Italy.
The men's 1500 metres event at the 1997 Summer Universiade was held at the Stadio Cibali in Catania, Italy on August 29, 30 and 31.
The men's 5000 metres event at the 1997 Summer Universiade was held at the Stadio Cibali in Catania, Italy on 26 and 28 August.
The men's 10,000 metres event at the 1997 Summer Universiade was held on 30 August at the Stadio Cibali in Catania, Italy.
The men's half marathon event at the 1997 Summer Universiade was held on the streets of Catania, Italy on 31 August. This was the first time that this event was featured at the Universiade replacing the marathon.
The women's high jump event at the 1997 Summer Universiade was held on 29 and 31 August at the Stadio Cibali in Catania, Italy.
The men's pole vault event at the 1997 Summer Universiade was held at the Stadio Cibali in Catania, Italy. The final took place on 27 and 28 August.
The women's discus throw event at the 1997 Summer Universiade was held at the Stadio Cibali in Catania, Italy on 26–27 August.
The men's decathlon event at the 1997 Summer Universiade was held at the Stadio Cibali in Catania, Italy on 29–30 August.
