Olympic Winter Games Nagano 1998
Nagano 1998
About the Games
New Events
Snowboarding debuted as an official discipline. Curling returned to the Olympic Winter programme, this time with a tournament for both men and women.
Ice Hockey
For the first time, the men’s ice hockey tournament was opened to all professionals, and women’s ice hockey was introduced to the Olympic programme. The inspired team from the Czech Republic scored a surprise victory.
Nagano 1998 Winter Olympic Games Legacy
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Memorable Champions
Björn Dählie of Norway won three gold medals in Nordic skiing to become the first athlete to earn eight career Winter Olympic gold medals and 12 medals in all. Tara Lipinski of the U.S. won the women’s figure skating title to become, at 15, the youngest champion in an individual event at the Olympic Winter Games.
Spectacular Spirit
The spirit of the Games was exemplified by Alpine skier Hermann Maier of Austria. He took a spectacular fall in the downhill, flying off the slope at 120km/h and remaining air-bound for more than 3.5 seconds. He courageously recovered to earn gold medals in both the super-G and the giant slalom.
Medal Table
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The Brand
A visual identity is developed for each edition of the Olympic Games.Brand
The Medals
Beginning as an olive wreath, medal designs have evolved over the years.Medals
The Mascot
An original image, it must give concrete form to the Olympic spirit.Mascot
The Torch
An iconic part of any Olympic Games, each host offers their unique version.Torch