1988 Calgary

Calgary 1988

In the Canadian Rocky Mountains close to Calgary, the young Finn Matti Nykänen added three gold medals to his already prodigious list of honours. Bud Greenspan, having carefully researched the lives and careers of participating athletes, gives a vivid portrayal of Nykänen, and other key personalities in Calgary such as the figure skater Katarina Witt, the 50km cross country skier Gunde Svan, and the speed skater Gaétan Boucher. There is a fascinating analysis of the two-man bobsleigh and its specialist technique. The film also pays homage to the indigenous traditions of the First Nations and Inuit peoples of western Canada.

**Bud Greenspan | 1989 | 202' | 2013 IOC Restored Version**

Calgary 1988 | Olympic Winter games

Originals

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Calgary 1988 Official Film | Calgary '88 16 Days of Glory 

Alberto Tomba was a charismatic sportsman who became the first Alpine skier to win medals at three Olympic Winter Games. On the slopes, he soon became known for his aggressive, all action style, earning him his affectionate nickname “Tomba La Bomba”.

Alberto TOMBA

Highlights

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Tomba La Bomba

Three-time Olympian Devon Harris relives Jamaica's exciting 1988 bobsleigh runs made famous by the film, "Cool Runnings."

Devon HARRIS

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Devon Harris | Calgary 1988 | Take the Mic

Katarina Witt’s professional career hinged on winning gold at Calgary 1988 and the legendary figure skater rose to the challenge in style

Katarina WITT

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Witt explains how she won iconic ‘Battle of the Carmens’

Matti Nykanen of Finland went down into Olympic history at the Calgary 1988 Games. Nykanen went on to win 3 Olympic gold medals, becoming the first ski jumper to win several gold medals at a single Olympics. In the normal hill event he claimed the Olympic title by 17 points, he won the large hill by 16.5 points and along with teammates claimed the gold medal in the team event inaugural event. Matti Nykanen (FIN) - Ski Jumping - Calgary 1988

Matti NYKANEN

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Matti Nykanen Becomes an Olympic Legend

Calgary 1988 - Overview Mosaic

Tomas Gustafson powers to Olympic victory, winning the speed skating 5000m  event at the 1988 Winter Games. Gustafson of Sweden sets a new Olympic record, crossing the finish line in 6 minutes 44.63 seconds. Leo Visser and Gerad Kemkers receive the silver and the bronze medal respectively. Speed Skating 5000m Men's Final - Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics - Tomas Gustafson (SWE), Leo Visser (NED), Gerard Kemkers (NED)

Tomas GUSTAFSON

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Tomas Gustafson Sets 5000m Olympic Record Time

In 1 minute 59.63 seconds Swiss Pirmin Zurbriggen achieves Olympic glory, earning his first downhill Olympic title. Compatriot Peter Muller receives silver in 2:00.14, followed really closely by Franck Piccard of France, who settles for bronze. Alpine Skiing Downhill Men's Final - Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics - Pirmin Zurbriggen (SUI), Peter Muller (SUI), Franck Piccard (FRA)

Pirmin ZURBRIGGEN

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Olympic Gold for Pirmin Zurbriggen

Katarina Witt’s Gold performance to the music of Bizet’s Carmen during the 1988 Olympic Winter Games in Calgary.

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Katarina Witt - Germany

Watch Alberto Tomba's fastest giant slalom run from Calgary 1988

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Alberto Tomba's gold medal giant slalom run | Calgary 1988

The Men's Short Program was held at the Olympic Saddledome, Stampede Corral
Father David Bauer Olympic Arena, Calgary (CAN). Brian Orser (CAN) was leading the competition into the Free Program.

Figure Skating

Replay

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Men's Short Program - Figure Skating | Calgary 1988 Replays

The Men's Free Program was held at the Olympic Saddledome, Stampede Corral Father David Bauer Olympic Arena, Calgary (CAN). Brian Botano (USA) claimed the Gold, Brian Orser (CAN) Silver and Viktor Petrenko (former Soviet Union) completed the podium.

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Men's Free Program - Figure Skating | Calgary 1988 Replays

Best Of Team Sweden, Men’s Ice Hockey in Sochi 2014, Torino 2006, Lillehammer 1994 and Calgary 1988.

Jonas BERGKVIST

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Best Of Team Sweden, Men’s Ice Hockey

Calgary 1988 Overview Replays

The ceremony was held the 13 February at the McMahon Stadium.

Brian ORSER

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Calgary 1988 - Opening Ceremony

The ceremony was held on 28 February at the McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta.

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Calgary 1988 - Closing Ceremony

Calgary 1988 Ceremonies

Alpine Skiing

Cross-Country Skiing

Ice Hockey

Ski Jumping

Speed Skating

Canada

Finland

Germany

Italy

Sweden

Switzerland

United States

Best Of Team Sweden, Cross-Country Mens relay in 1988, 1984, 1968, 1964, 1956, 1952, 1948 and 1936 Winter Games

Olympic Winter Games Calgary 1988

Calgary 1988Highlights & Replays

Tomas Gustafson Sets 5000m Olympic Record Time

Olympic Gold for Pirmin Zurbriggen

Katarina Witt - Germany

Alberto Tomba's gold medal giant slalom run | Calgary 1988

Men's Short Program - Figure Skating | Calgary 1988 Replays

Men's Free Program - Figure Skating | Calgary 1988 Replays

ceremonies

Calgary 1988 - Opening Ceremony

Calgary 1988 - Closing Ceremony

All Replays

Matti Nykanen Becomes an Olympic Legend

Olympic Gold for Pirmin Zurbriggen

Tomas Gustafson Sets 5000m Olympic Record Time

Katarina Witt - Germany

Men's Short Program - Figure Skating | Calgary 1988 Replays

Men's Free Program - Figure Skating | Calgary 1988 Replays

Alberto Tomba's gold medal giant slalom run | Calgary 1988

Best Of Team Sweden, Cross-Country Mens relay

Best Of Team Sweden, Men’s Ice Hockey

Tomba La Bomba

Calgary 1988 - Closing Ceremony

Calgary 1988 - Opening Ceremony

Olympic Gold for Pirmin Zurbriggen

Katarina Witt - Germany