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unusual facts about 1992 Winter Olympics



1991 Scott Tournament of Hearts

The winning Julie Sutton rink from British Columbia won the right to represent Canada not only at the 1991 Canada Safeway World Women's Curling Championship and the 1992 Scott Tournament of Hearts, but also at the 1992 Winter Olympics, as there were no Olympic Trials held for the 1992 Games.

1992 in Luxembourg

16 February – Marc Girardelli wins the silver medal in the men's Super G at the 1992 Winter Olympics.

Barbara Sadleder

Barbara Sadleder (born 17 June 1967 in Steyr) is an Austrian former alpine skier who competed in the 1992 Winter Olympics.

Biathlon at the Winter Olympics

Beginning at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, women's biathlon debuted with the 15 km individual, 3×7.5 km relay (4×7.5 km during 1994-2002, and 4×6 km in 2006), and 7.5 km sprint.

Cammy Myler

She earned her best finish of fifth in the women's singles event in Albertville at the 1992 and was elected by her teammates to carry the American flag during the opening ceremony of the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer.

Chris Lori

Competing in four Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of fourth in the four-man event at Albertville in 1992.

Eugeni Redkine

He won a surprising gold medal over 20 kilometres ahead of Mark Kirchner and Mikael Löfgren at the 1992 Winter Olympics.

Franci Petek

Petek's best finish at the Winter Olympics was 6th in the team large hill competition and 8th in the individual large hill at Albertville in 1992.

Karin Säterkvist

Competing in two Winter Olympics, she had her best finish of seventh in the 4 x 5 km relay at Albertville in 1992 and her best individual finish of 25th in the 15 km event at Nagano in 1998.

Karlos Kirby

A fierce competitor, Kirby picked up five U.S. National Push Championships on his way to competing in two Winter Olympics - Albertville in 1992 and Lillehammer in 1994.

Kerrin Lee-Gartner

However, a successful 1992 season with eight top-ten finishes was capped with Kerrin becoming the first Canadian ski racer to win an Olympic gold medal in the downhill event, winning at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France.

Lucia Medzihradská

Lucia Medzihradská (born 14 November 1968 in Brezno) is a Slovak former alpine skier who competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1988 Winter Olympics, 1992 Winter Olympics, and 1994 Winter Olympics.

Mark Lackie

Mark Andrew Lackie (born March 23, 1967 in Saint John, New Brunswick) is a Canadian short track speed skater who competed in the 1992 Winter Olympics.

Peter Jurko

Peter Jurko (born 22 September 1967 in Nová Lesná) is a Slovak former alpine skier who competed for Czechoslovakia in the 1988 Winter Olympics and 1992 Winter Olympics.

Ray LeBlanc

He is best known as the goaltender for the United States team at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France.

Scott Gordon

Gordon also appeared in one game at the 1992 Winter Olympics held in Albertville, France, where he had a 0-0-0 record with a 7.06 GAA in 17 minutes of play, as the USA finished in fourth place.

Sport in North Korea

Another North Korean Winter Olympic medal was a bronze in 1992 at the Albertville Games when Hwang Ok-Sil took third place in the women's 500 meters of short-track speed skating.

Steve Locher

Steve Locher (born September 19, 1967 in Salins) is a former Swiss alpine skier, who won the bronze medal in the combined event at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.

Tomislav Čižmešija

He was Croatia's flag bearer in the opening ceremony of the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, the nation's first Olympics appearance since gaining independence in 1991.


see also

New Egypt, New Jersey

Rocky Marval (born 1965), pairs figure skater who finished 10th at the 1992 Winter Olympics together with partner Calla Urbanski.