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2013 AYOF: Sport by sport wrap

Across all of the 17 sports at the 2013 AYOF the standard of competition was outstanding and future Olympians where in action across Sydney. Check out how all the competitions unfolded in the sport by sport wrap. © Mark Nolan/Getty Images

Coates praises successful Festival

AYOF2013: Australian Olympic Committee President and International Olympic Committee Executive Board Member John Coates has praised the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) contested in Sydney over the past five days. © Mark Nolan/Getty Images

Festival spurs youth toward 2016

As the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) finishes up here in Sydney, the junior athletes could not have got a better experience on the road to Rio 2016. © Matt King/Getty Images

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Swimming ends in spectacular style 20 Jan 2013

SWIMMING: This year’s swimming at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) has finished the way it began: several close finishes and plenty of AYOF records.

China reigns supreme in badminton 20 Jan 2013

BADMINTON: China has won all but one gold medal in the badminton at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF).

Yuan and Hall win golf gold 20 Jan 2013

GOLF: Bankstown teenager Kevin Yuan clinched the men’s gold medal with a three stroke win at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival golf tournament at Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club near Penrith.

China wrestles its way to the top 20 Jan 2013

WRESTLING: With a near clean sweep, China won gold in every division it entered in wrestling at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF).

Reflections from the platform: Weightlifting 20 Jan 2013

WEIGHTLIFTING: It was a sensational three days of weightlifting competition at St Ignatius College for the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF).

Mattis wins all-around gold 20 Jan 2013

GYMNASTICS: Great Britain’s Tyesha Mattis stole the show, proving she has exactly what it takes to be a future Olympian.

Horton stars in 1500m thriller 20 Jan 2013

SWIMMING: Australia is set to witness a resurgence in distance swimming after Mack Horton had the swim of his life to win the Australian Youth Olympic Festival 1500m freestyle.

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Fast Facts

When: 16-20 January

What: 5 days of elite youth sport

Where: SYDNEY, utilising most Olympic venues

Who: 1700 athletes

Nations: 30

Sports: 17

Cost: FREE sporting events, Opening Ceremony is ticketed