Innsbruck 1976

Elegant and Athletic

British figure skater John Curry tended to emphasise grace and artistic expression over athleticism, an approach that had cost him points with the judges in the past. But in Innsbruck, he combined his natural elegance with a series of stunning jumps and was rewarded with the highest points total in the history of men's figure skating.

NOCs: 37

Athletes: 1,123 (231 women, 892 men)

Events: 37

Volunteers: N/A

Media: N/A

Two Cauldrons

This was the second time the Games had taken place in this city, the first being in 1964. For this reason, two Olympic cauldrons were lit.

Ceremonies

4 February 1976: There were two Olympic cauldrons, to celebrate not only the present Games, but also the previous time they had been held in Innsbruck, 1964.

Official Opening of the Games by:

President Dr Rudolf Kirschschläger

Lighting of the Olympic Flame by:

Two cauldrons were lit as a symbol of Winter Games being held twice in Innsbruck. The cauldron of 1964 was lit by Christl Haas (Alpine skiing) and the 1976 cauldron was ignited by Josef Feistmantl (luge).

Olympic Oath by:

Werner Delle-Karth (bobsleigh)

Officials' Oath by:

Willy Köstinger (Nordic combined)