Innsbruck (Austria) - 1964These Winter Games occured between
January 29, 1964 and
February 9, 1964 and involved
36 nations.
1091 athletes involved (
892 men,
199 women) in
34 events.
6 sports:
Biathlon
Bobsleigh
Ice Hockey
Luge
Skating
Skiing
Candidate cities:
Calgary (CAN) and Lahti/Are (FIN/SWE)
Opening speech by
Austrian President Dr. Adolf Schärf.
Athletes' Olympic Oath recited by
Paul Aste (bobsleigh).
Olympic Flame lighted by
Joseph Rieder (skiing).
Source:
IOC.