Figure skating at the 1998 Winter Olympics
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Who won 1998 figure skating Olympics?
Figure skating at the 1998 Winter Olympics
| Figure skating at the XVIII Olympic Winter Games | |
|---|---|
| Venue: | White Ring |
| Champions | |
| Men’s singles: Ilia Kulik | |
| Ladies’ singles: Tara Lipinski |
Who won the gold medal in 1998?
Dominik Hasek was unbeatable again, as the Czech Republic beat Russia, 1-0, to win the men’s ice hockey gold medal. Norway’s Bjorn Daehlie won his record eighth gold medal and 12th overall, winning the 50-kilometer cross-country event….
| Country | Total Medals |
|---|---|
| Gold | 69 |
| Silver | 68 |
| Bronze | 68 |
| Total | 205 |
Did Tonya win the Winter Olympics?
In January 1994, Harding became embroiled in controversy when her ex-husband, Jeff Gillooly, orchestrated an attack on her fellow U.S. skating rival Nancy Kerrigan. Both women then competed in the February 1994 Winter Olympics, where Kerrigan won the silver medal and Harding finished eighth.
Did Tonya Harding win 1992 Olympics?
In 1991 she won the US title and was second at the World Championships and the NHK Trophy. Harding was fourth at the 1992 Winter Olympics and heading into the 1994 season, her big rival was Nancy Kerrigan, a much more polished, traditional skater, but one without Harding’s jumping ability.
Did Tara Lipinski win an Olympic gold medal?
Yes — she competed in the 1998 Nagano Olympics. At 15 years old, Lipinski became the youngest figure skater to win an Olympic gold medal when she won the ladies’ singles. She defeated fellow American Michelle Kwan, who won silver in the event.
Did Tara Lipinski win gold?
At 15 years old, Lipinski became the youngest figure skater to win an Olympic gold medal when she won the ladies’ singles. She defeated fellow American Michelle Kwan, who won silver in the event.
Was there an Olympics in 1998?
Nagano 1998 Olympic Winter Games, athletic festival held in Nagano, Japan, that took place Feb. 7–22, 1998. The Nagano Games were the 18th occurrence of the Winter Olympic Games. Twenty-six years after the Sapporo Games, the Winter Olympics returned to Japan.
Who is the youngest gold medalist in Olympic history?
Marjorie Gestring
1. Marjorie Gestring (America) – 13. Marjorie Gestring is the youngest Olympic gold medalist as of 2022. Her victory in the 1936 games in Berlin, Germany, aged 13, has never been matched.
Who is the youngest figure skater to win a gold medal?
Tara Lipinski
On February 20, 1998, 15-year-old Tara Lipinski wins the gold medal in women’s figure skating at the Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, and becomes the youngest gold medalist in her sport.
Why figure skaters retire so early?
Young, teen skaters often retire early due to injury or exhaustion. Wong said, “I would love to see more skaters be able to have a more sustainable, long term career rather than people peaking at a certain age and not getting to that point again.”
Where were the 1998 Winter Olympic Games held?
Nagano1998 Winter Olympics / Location
Which Olympic sport had its Olympic debut in Nagano 1998?
ice hockey tournament
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.