Grenoble (France) - 1968These Winter Games occured between
February 6, 1968 and
February 18, 1968 and involved
37 nations.
1158 athletes involved (
947 men,
211 women) in
35 events.
6 sports:
Biathlon
Bobsleigh
Ice Hockey
Luge
Skating
Skiing
Candidate cities:
Calgary (CAN), Lahti/Are (SWE), Sapporo (JPN), Oslo (NOR) and Lake Placid (USA)
Opening speech by
The french Président Charles de Gaulle.
Athletes' Olympic Oath recited by
leo Lacroix (skiing).
Olympic Flame lighted by
Alain Calmat (figure skating).
Source:
IOC.