1997 Summer Universiade
| Host city | Sicily, Italy | 
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| Nations | 124 | 
| Athletes | 3,949 | 
| Events | 127 in 10 sports | 
| Opening | 19 August 1997 | 
| Closing | 31 August 1997 | 
| Opened by | Oscar Luigi Scalfaro President of Italy | 
| Torch lighter | Anarita Sidotti | 
| Main venue | Stadio La Favorita/Stadio Angelo Massimino | 
| Website | ulb.ac.be (archived) | 
The 1997 Summer Universiade, also known as the XIX Summer Universiade, took place in the island of Sicily, Italy. The United States topped the medal table.