Calgary ( Canada) - 1988These Winter Games occured between
February 13, 1988 and
February 28, 1988 and involved
57 nations.
1423 athletes involved (
1122 men,
301 women) in
46 events.
6 sports:
Biathlon
Bobsleigh
Ice Hockey
Luge
Skating
Skiing
Candidate cities:
Falun (SWE) and Cortina d'Ampezzo (ITA)
9498 volunteers involved
Opening speech by
Her Excellency Jeanne Sauvé, Governor General of Canada.
Athletes' Olympic Oath recited by
Pierre Harvey (nordic skiing).
Judges' Olympic Oath recited by
Suzanna Morrow -Francis (skating).
Olympic Flame lighted by
Robyn Perry, a schoolgirl.
Source:
IOC.