Petra Kronberger won both the combined event and the slalom of alpine skiing, while Bonnie Blair won both the 500 m and 1000 m speed skating events, and Gunda Niemann took both of the longest races.
Who was the US Olympic figure skater in 1992?
Nancy Kerrigan, then Kerrigan won the bronze medal in figure skating at the 1992 Winter Olympics. In 1994, Kerrigan was the victim of an attack later connected to associates of rival skater Tonya Harding. She was clubbed in the knee and had to miss the U.S. national championships, but still made the Olympic team.
Who are some famous people who competed in the Olympics?
Some celebrities not only competed in the Olympic Games, such as American pediatrician Dr. Benjamin Spock (he won a gold medal in rowing at the 1924 Summer Games), but also managed to come away victorious.
Where was the host city for the 1992 Winter Olympics?
Host city selection. The vote to select the host city of the 1992 Winter Olympics was conducted on 17 October 1986, in Lausanne, Switzerland, at the 91st IOC Session. A record of seven different locales bid for these Games.
Where did the 1992 Winter Olympics take place?
The 1992 Winter Olympics, officially known by the International Olympic Committee as the XVI Olympic Winter Games, were a multi-sport event held in Albertville, France, from February 8 through February 23, 1992. A total of 1,801 athletes representing 64 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) participated at the Games in 57 events across 12 disciplines.
Who was the most successful athlete in the 1992 Winter Olympics?
Lyubov Yegorova was the most successful athlete, with five medals: three golds and two silvers. Her teammate on the Unified Team and fellow cross-country skier Yelena Välbe also won five medals; she had one gold and four bronze medals. Thirty-eight athletes won more than one medal in Albertville, and twenty NOCs won at least one medal.
Who was the gold medalist in ice hockey in 1992?
Vyacheslav Bykov was part of the Unified Team’s gold medal winning ice hockey squad. Ernst Vettori won two medals in Albertville. Bonnie Blair was a double gold medalist in Albertville. Gunda Niemann-Stirnemann won three medals, including two golds. Martin Höllwarth won three silver medals in 1992.
What was curling in the 1992 Winter Olympics?
Curling was a demonstration sport at the 1992 Winter Olympics . Twelve participating teams were placed in two groups. After playing a round-robin, the top four teams in each group advanced to the Medal Round while the last two teams competed in the Consolation Round for the 9th to 12th places.
