IYPT 1994
IYPT 1994 – Groningen, Netherlands
(May 30 – June 6, 1994)
Overview
The 7th IYPT was the first tournament held outside the former Soviet Union, hosted in Groningen, Netherlands, marking a pivotal step in IYPT’s internationalization. It featured a 3-stage format: three Selective Physics Fights (PFs), a Semi-Final, and a Final. Use of English increased significantly, aligning with efforts to globalize the competition.
Participation
- Venue: Groningen, Netherlands
- Dates: May 30 – June 6, 1994
- Teams: 12
- Countries: 11
Participating Teams
- Belarus 🇧🇾
- Czech Republic 🇨🇿
- Georgia 🇬🇪
- Hungary 🇭🇺
- Netherlands 🇳🇱
- Poland 🇵🇱
- Russia – SUNC MGU, Russia – National 🇷🇺
- Slovakia 🇸🇰
- Sweden 🇸🇪
- Ukraine 🇺🇦
- Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
Format
- Selective PFs: 3 rounds
- Semi-Final: 1 round (top 10 teams)
- Final: Top 3 teams from Semi-Final
- Performance Language:
- Reports required in English
- Presentations and discussions in English or Russian
- If translated, time extended by 1.5× (per regulations)
- Jury Size: Up to 15 jurors in Finals
- Diplomas: English, with likely Latin transliteration for Cyrillic names
Final Physics Fight – June 3, 1994
| Place | Team | Problem (Accepted) | Score | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Czech Republic | No. 9 – “Meteorite” | ? | Gold (co-winner) |
| 🥇 | Russia – SUNC MGU | Unknown | ? | Gold (co-winner) |
| 🥈 | Georgia | Unknown | ? | Silver |
Final Results
Gold Medalists
- 🇨🇿 Czech Republic (co-winner)
- 🇷🇺 Russia – SUNC MGU (co-winner)
Silver Medalist
- 🇬🇪 Georgia
Bronze Medalists
(Reached Semi-Finals but not Finals)
- 🇧🇾 Belarus
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands
- 🇷🇺 Russia – Fryazino (National)
- 🇭🇺 Hungary
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine
- 🇵🇱 Poland
- 🇸🇰 Slovakia
Other Participants
- 🇸🇪 Sweden
- 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
Notable Scores and Ranking Data
Top Teams after Selective PFs and Semi-Finals
| Team | TSP (after PF3) | TR (after PF3) | SPsf | TSPsf | TRsf | Final Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | 817 | 11.5 | 288 | 1106 | 15.5 | 🥇 1.5 |
| Russia – SUNC MGU | 839 | 12.0 | 280 | 1119 | 16.0 | 🥇 1.5 |
| Georgia | 783 | 7.5 | 284 | 1067 | 11.5 | 🥈 3 |
| Russia – Natl. | 799 | 12.0 | 264 | 1063 | 14.0 | III (4th) |
| Belarus | 814 | 10.0 | 280 | 1093 | 13.5 | III |
Organizers
- Vice-President of IYPT: Evgeny Yunosov
- Chair of the Organizing Board: Hans Jordens
- Observers: None officially reported
Miscellaneous
- Significant shift toward English usage during presentations
- Regulation-driven structure with penalties or time adjustments for translations
- Clearer documentation compared to prior editions
- First IYPT held in Western Europe, paving the way for future global rotations
- Some discrepancies in TSPs likely due to rounding errors, all within ~1 point
Historical Significance
- The 1994 IYPT signified a turning point:
- From regional to truly international hosting
- From predominantly Russian to increasingly English-medium operations
- Growth of the tournament into a professional international event with defined rules and documentation