Lillehammer
1994

Olympic Spirit 

Although the Games took place during the Bosnian War, the Bosnia and Herzegovina four-man bob team consisted of one Croatian, two Bosnians and a Serbian—the best possible example of the Olympic spirit at the worst of times.

NOCs: 67

Athletes: 1,737 (522 women and 1215 men)

Events: 61

Volunteers: 9,054

Media: 6,633 (2,615 written press, 4,018 broadcasters)

Every Two Years

Since 1994, the Olympic Winter Games and the Games of the Olympiad are held alternately every two years.

An Environmental Conscience 

Based on respect for the environment, these Games were baptised the "White-Green Games" by President Samaranch.

An Emotive Call by the President 

In memory of Sarajevo: "Our message is stronger than ever: Please stop the fighting. Stop the killing. Drop your guns."

Ceremonies

12 February 1994, Lillehammer. Opening Ceremony in Lysgaardsbakkene. The “vetters".

Official Opening of the Games by:

His Majesty King Harald V

Lighting of the Olympic Flame by:

Prince Haakon

Olympic Oath by:

Vegard Ulvang (cross country skiing)

Officials' Oath by:

Kari Karing (figure skating)