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The 1984 Winter Olympics, also known as Sarajevo '84, were the first Winter Games in a Slavic language-speaking country and the only one in a communist country before 2022. Learn about the host city selection, venues, events, medals, controversies and legacy of the Games.
Learn about the history, highlights, results and legacy of the 1984 Olympic Winter Games in Yugoslavia. Watch exclusive videos of the memorable moments, such as Torvill and Dean's gold-winning figure skating performance.
Feb 12, 2024 · The bobsleigh track area was a Bosnian-Serb artillery stronghold during the war 1992-1995 Bosnian war. Sarajevo is paying tribute this week to one of its most glorious moments: the two weeks of February in 1984 when it staged an impeccable Winter Olympic Games.
- SABINA NIKSIC
A list of the athletes who won medals at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. See the results of 39 events across 10 disciplines of 6 sports, with the Soviet Union and East Germany leading the medal count.
EventGoldSilverBronzeMen's 500 metres [ 45] detailsSergey Fokichev Soviet UnionYoshihiro Kitazawa JapanGaétan Boucher CanadaMen's 1,000 metres [ 46] detailsGaétan Boucher CanadaSergey Khlebnikov Soviet UnionKai Arne Engelstad NorwayMen's 1,500 metres [ 47] detailsGaétan Boucher CanadaSergey Khlebnikov Soviet UnionOleg Bozhev Soviet UnionMen's 5,000 metres [ 48] detailsTomas Gustafson SwedenIgor Malkov Soviet UnionRené Schöfisch East GermanyLearn about the history, highlights and legacy of the 14th Winter Olympics held in Sarajevo, Yugos., in 1984. Find out how the Games featured the debut of smaller countries, the triumph of Yugoslavia, and the dominance of Finland and East Germany.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jun 21, 2019 · Sarajevo staged an impeccable Olympic Winter Games in 1984 – but eight years later, the city was torn apart by war. The Olympic spirit and a global outpour of support – including a significant contribution from the International Olympic Committee – helped the capital get back on its feet.
Feb 9, 2024 · Learn how the Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo 1984 shaped the city's history, culture and sports, despite the challenges of war and destruction. Discover the stories of the iconic venues, performances and athletes that made the Games a symbol of hope and resilience.
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