Events
| Event | Gold | Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s singles | Alexei Urmanov Russia | Elvis Stojko Canada |
| Ladies’ singles | Oksana Baiul Ukraine | Nancy Kerrigan United States |
| Pairs | Ekaterina Gordeeva and Sergei Grinkov Russia | Natalia Mishkutionok and Artur Dmitriev Russia |
| Ice dance | Oksana Grishuk and Evgeni Platov Russia | Maya Usova and Alexander Zhulin Russia |
Which city was the location for the 1994 Winter Olympics?
Lillehammer
1994 Winter Olympics/Location
Did Tonya Harding actually become a boxer?
Harding had a short-lived boxing career, starring in Fox’s “Celebrity Boxing.” In 2002, she boxed against Paula Jones on the Fox show, winning the fight. In 2003, she went on to make her official debut in women’s professional boxing, losing a four-round decision.
How did the Olympics changed in 1994?
The 1994 Winter Olympics, held in Lillehammer, Norway, were the first Winter Games to be held in a different year from the Summer Games. This change resulted from the decision reached in the 91st IOC Session (1986) to separate the Summer and Winter Games and place them in alternating even-numbered years.
What was 1994 Olympics?
Lillehammer Games
Schedule Change. In 1986, the IOC voted to change the schedule of the Olympic Games so that the Summer and Winter Games would be held in different years. To adjust to this new schedule, the Lillehammer Games were held in 1994, the only time that two winter Games have been staged two years apart.
What was the name of the Olympics in 1994?
“Lillehammer 1994” redirects here. For the Winter Paralympics, see 1994 Winter Paralympics.
Who was the host of the 1994 Winter Olympics?
Emblem of the 1994 Winter Olympics Host city Lillehammer, Norway Motto Fire in your heart ( Norwegian: Se ilden Nations 67 Athletes 1,737 (1,215 men, 522 women)
Are there any actors that are Olympic athletes?
These actors did more than just play athletes on screen, they actually competed in the Olympic Games. From football players, to baseball players, to gymnasts, to pro-wrestlers: athletes have been crossing over into the world of movies and television for almost as long as Hollywood has existed.
When was Lillehammer chosen to host the Winter Olympics?
Lillehammer was awarded the 1994 Winter Olympics in 1988, after beating Anchorage, United States; Östersund, Sweden; and Sofia, Bulgaria. Lillehammer is the northernmost city to ever host the Winter Games and the Olympic Games overall.
“Lillehammer 1994” redirects here. For the Winter Paralympics, see 1994 Winter Paralympics.
These actors did more than just play athletes on screen, they actually competed in the Olympic Games. From football players, to baseball players, to gymnasts, to pro-wrestlers: athletes have been crossing over into the world of movies and television for almost as long as Hollywood has existed.
Where was figure skating at the 1994 Winter Olympics?
The 1994 Winter Olympics figure skating competition was held at the Hamar Olympic Amphitheatre.
