Alpine and Nordic SkiingAn 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 | | Figure SkatingSonja 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 |
Speed SkatingEric 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 | | BobsledThe Jamaican Bobsled Team The tropical island's first representative at the Winter Olympics |
TriviaDid You Know? Fun Olympic facts for trivia buffs and novices Olympic Fun Facts Poland's "Stella the Fella" and other amazing trivia | | HistoryOlympic 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 |
QuizzesDid 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? |