Alpine and Nordic Skiing
An Avalanche Named Killy
A controversial sweep in alpine skiing
Franz Klammer
The man who gave himself "terrible frights"
Bjorn Daehlie
The winningest Winter Olympian
Alberto "La Bomba" Tomba
The big Italian with the even bigger hair
Hermann Maier
The Hermanator's horrific spill in 1998
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Figure Skating
Sonja Henie
Ten world championships, four Olympic appearances, and three consecutive Olympic gold medals
Dorothy Hamill
The media darling of 1976
Tonya and Nancy
An ex-husband, a metal baton, and a U.S. title
Katarina Witt
Near-flawless technique and charismatic style
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Speed Skating
Eric Heiden
Won the speed skating equivalent of a sprint, a marathon, and everything in between
Bonnie Blair
One of the most decorated Winter Olympians in U.S. history
Jansen Saves His Best for Last
A gold medal and a world record in 1994
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Bobsled
The Jamaican Bobsled Team
The tropical island's first representative at the Winter Olympics
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Trivia
Did You Know?
Fun Olympic facts for trivia buffs and novices
Olympic Fun Facts
Poland's "Stella the Fella" and other amazing trivia
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History
Olympic Symbols and Traditions
Flames, doves, oaths, and more
Olympic Traditions
The Olympics draws on traditions of war, religion, economy
Olympics Timeline
From ancient Greece to the present day
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Quizzes
Did You Know?
Did you know China won their first Winter Olympic gold medals in Salt Lake City? What sport did they win them in?
Winter Olympics Trivia
Who has won the most medals for the United States in the Winter Olympics?
Turin Olympics
Turin, Italy is the site of the 2006 Winter Games. The Winter Games were held in Italy once before. What year?
Winter Olympics History: Part I
What the was first year that female athletes could compete in events other than figure skating at a Winter Olympics?
Winter Olympics History: Part II
East Germany made its Olympic debut at which Winter Games?
Salt Lake City Recap
What country won the most medals at the Salt Lake City Games?
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