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| IOC code | GBR |
| NOC | British Olympic Association |
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, competing under the name Great Britain first participated at the European Youth Olympic Festival at the 1991 Summer Festival and has earned medals at both summer and winter festivals.
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