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In Sarajevo, she first won the 10 kilometers almost 19 seconds ahead of the Soviet Raisa Smetanina, the Olympic champion in 1976. The Norwegian Brit Pettersen won the bronze medal. Hämäläinen then won the 5 kilometers, 10 seconds ahead of the Norwegian Berit Aunli and 14 seconds ahead of the Czechoslovak Květoslava Jeriová-Pecková .
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Sarajevo 1984 Olympic Winter Games, athletic festival held in Sarajevo, Yugos., that took place Feb. 8–19, 1984. The Sarajevo Games were the 14th occurrence of the Winter Olympic Games. The awarding of the 14th Winter Olympics to Sarajevo (now in Bosnia and Herzegovina) caught many by surprise,
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Learn about the history, highlights, results and legacy of the 1984 Olympic Winter Games in Yugoslavia. Watch exclusive videos of the medal-winning performances in speed skating, figure skating, cross-country skiing and more.
Feb 12, 2024 · 25. By SABINA NIKSIC. Updated 1:15 AM PDT, February 12, 2024. SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — War-scarred Sarajevo is looking back to happier times from February 1984 as it celebrates the 40th anniversary of staging a successful Winter Olympics.
- SABINA NIKSIC
Feb 10, 2024 · Zoran Arbutina. 02/10/2024. The 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo was a festival of joy, unity and sport. Seven years later, the eyes of the world were on the Bosnian capital again as war...
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.
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This week marks the 40th anniversary of the Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo 1984 – an occasion to celebrate remarkable sporting achievements, and a testament to the resilience of a city that has weathered the storms of history.
