What happened at the 1994 Winter Olympics?

What happened at the 1994 Winter Olympics?

Johann Olav Koss won three speed skating golds for Norway, while 13-year-old Kim Yun-mi from South Korea became the youngest-ever Olympic gold medalist….1994 Winter Olympics.

Why was there a Winter Olympics in 1992 and 1994?

Instead of holding both in the same calendar year the committee decided to alternate them every two years, although both Games would still be held on four-year cycles. It was decided that 1992 would be the last year to have both a Winter and Summer Olympic Games.

Who won the most medals at the 1994 Winter Olympics?

Norway
Athletes from host Norway, with speedskater Johan Olav Koss breaking three Olympic records, won a games-high 26 medals. Individually, the biggest winner was Italy’s Manuela Di Centa, who won five medals in cross-country skiing….

Why was Lillehammer Olympics 2 years?

In 1986, the IOC voted to change the schedule of the Olympic Games so that the Summer and Winter Games would be held in different years. To adjust to this new schedule, the Lillehammer Games were held in 1994, the only time that two winter Games have been staged two years apart.

Was Lillehammer The best Olympics?

It put the small town of Lillehammer firmly on the global map and helped the country become a real “powerhouse” at the Olympic Winter Games. With 26 medals – the highest number won at the Lillehammer Games – Norwegian athletes outcompeted their rivals.

How many medals did Canada win in 1994 Winter Olympics?

13