Lake Placid (USA) - 1980These Winter Games occured between
February 13, 1980 and
February 24, 1980 and involved
37 nations.
1072 athletes involved (
840 men,
232 women) in
37 events.
6 sports:
Biathlon
Bobsleigh
Ice Hockey
Luge
Skating
Skiing
Candidate cities:
Vancouver-Garibaldi (CAN)
6703 volunteers involved
Opening speech by
Vice president United states, Walter Mondale.
Athletes' Olympic Oath recited by
Eric Heiden (speed skating).
Judges' Olympic Oath recited by
Terry McDermott (speed skating).
Olympic Flame lighted by
Dr. Charles Morgan Kerr.
Source:
IOC.