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East Germany At The 1988 Winter Olympics
East Germany (German Democratic Republic) competed at the Winter Olympic Games for the last time at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Following German reunification in 1990, a single German team would compete in the 1992 Winter Olympics. Medalists Competitors The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games. Biathlon ;Men ;Men's 4 x 7.5 km relay : 1 A penalty loop of 150 metres had to be skied per missed target. : 2 One minute added per missed target. Bobsleigh Cross-country skiing ;Men : C = Classical style, F = Freestyle ;Women : C = Classical style, F = Freestyle ;Women's 4 × 5 km relay Figure skating ;Men ;Women ;Pairs Luge ;Men (Men's) Doubles ;Women Nordic combined Men's individual Events: * normal hill ski jumping * 15 km cross-country skiing Men's Team Three participants per team. Events: * normal hill ski jumping * 10 km cross-country skiing Ski jump ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Olympic Committee Of The GDR
The National Olympic Committee of the GDR (german: link=no, Nationales Olympisches Komitee der DDR) was the non-profit organization representing Sportsperson, athletes from East Germany in the International Olympic Committee. The NOC GDR organized East Germany's representatives at the Summer Olympic Games, Summer and Winter Olympic Games, Winter Olympic Games. History On 22 April 1951, the National Olympic Committee for East Germany (german: link=no, Nationale Olympische Komitee für Ostdeutschland) was founded in Berlin's Red City Hall, but not recognized by the IOC, as the National Olympic Committee for Germany, founded in Bonn in September 1949, already existed. Kurt Edel was the founding president of the East German NOC. According to the statutes of the IOC and the West German claim to sole representation required by the Adenauer government, athletes from the GDR should only be allowed to participate in a German team under the leadership of the NOC for Germany, which the GDR ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speed Skating At The 1988 Winter Olympics – Men's 1500 Metres
The men's 1500 metres in speed skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics took place on 20 February, at the Olympic Oval The Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is North America's first covered speed skating oval; it was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics and opened on September 27, 1987. Records Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows: The following new World and Olympic records was set during the competition.Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:Speed skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics - Men's 1500 metres[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nordic Combined At The 1988 Winter Olympics
Nordic combined at the 1988 Winter Olympics consisted of two events, held from 23 February to 28 February. The ski jumping portion took place at Canada Olympic Park, while the cross-country portion took place at Canmore Nordic Centre. The Calgary Games saw two substantial changes in the Nordic combined program. A team event was added, marking the first time that more than one medal would be awarded in Nordic combined. The combined events also changed their format, replacing the points-based system used in previous years with the Gundersen method, in which ski jumping points totals were translated to time gaps for a pursuit cross-country race. This change ensured that the first competitor across the finish line in the cross-country race was the overall Olympic champion. Medal summary Medal table Switzerland topped the medal table with two, one gold. Austria's two medals were the country's first in the sport. Events Participating NOCs Thirteen nations participated in Nordi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cross-country Skiing At The 1988 Winter Olympics
1988 Winter Olympic Games cross-country skiing results was contested at the Canmore Nordic Centre in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Medal summary Medal table Participating NOCs Thirty-four nations sent cross-country skiers to compete in the events in Calgary. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Men's events Women's events See also *Cross-country skiing at the 1988 Winter Paralympics References External links Official Olympic Report {{Cross-country skiing at the Winter Olympics 1988 Winter Olympics 1988 Winter Olympics events Olympics The modern Olympic Games or Olympics (french: link=no, Jeux olympiques) are the leading international sporting events featuring summer and winter sports competitions in which thousands of athletes from around the world participate in a var ... Cross-country skiing competitions in Canada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speed Skating At The 1988 Winter Olympics – Women's 5000 Metres
The women's 5000 metres in speed skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics took place on 28 February, at the Olympic Oval The Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is North America's first covered speed skating oval; it was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics and opened on September 27, 1987. Records Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows: The following new world and olympic records was set during the competition.Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:Speed skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics - Women's 5000 metres[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobsleigh At The 1988 Winter Olympics – Four-man
The Four-man bobsleigh competition at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary was held on 27 and 28 February, at Canada Olympic Park Canada Olympic Park (COP), formerly known as Paskapoo Ski Hill, is a ski hill and multi-purpose training and competition facility located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, owned and operated by WinSport. It is currently used both for high performance at .... Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:Bobsleigh at the 1988 Winter Olympics - Four-man Bobsleigh at the 1988 Winter Olympics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speed Skating At The 1988 Winter Olympics – Women's 1500 Metres
The women's 1500 metres in speed skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics took place on February 27, at the Olympic Oval. Records Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows: The following new World and Olympic records were set during the competition. Results Constanze Moser-Scandolo was about to start for the East German team when she had to pull out due to injury; she won the World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Women The International Skating Union has organised the World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Women since 1936. Unofficial championships were held in the years 1933–1935. History Distances used * In the years 1933–1935, three distances were ... in the following year. The following are the results of the competitors: References {{DEFAULTSORT:Speed skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics - Women's 1500 metres Women's speed skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics Olymp Skat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speed Skating At The 1988 Winter Olympics – Women's 3000 Metres
The women's 3000 metres in speed skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics took place on 23 February, at the Olympic Oval The Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is North America's first covered speed skating oval; it was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics and opened on September 27, 1987. Records Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows: The following new world and olympic records was set during the competition.Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:Speed skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics - Women's 3000 metres[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speed Skating At The 1988 Winter Olympics – Women's 500 Metres
The Women's 500 metres in speed skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics took place on the 22nd of February, at the Olympic Oval The Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is North America's first covered speed skating oval; it was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics and opened on September 27, 1987. Records Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows: The following new world and olympic records was set during the competition.Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:Speed skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics - Women's 500 metres[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobsleigh At The 1988 Winter Olympics – Two-man
The Two-man bobsleigh competition at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary was held on 20 and 21 February, at Canada Olympic Park Canada Olympic Park (COP), formerly known as Paskapoo Ski Hill, is a ski hill and multi-purpose training and competition facility located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, owned and operated by WinSport. It is currently used both for high performance at .... Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:Bobsleigh at the 1988 Winter Olympics - Two-man Bobsleigh at the 1988 Winter Olympics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobsleigh At The 1988 Winter Olympics
Bobsleigh at the 1988 Winter Olympics consisted of two events, at Canada Olympic Park. The competition took place between February 20 and February 28, 1988. The event included competitors from countries with little history of bobsleigh participation and/or little or no snow.David Wallechinsky: "The Complete Book of the Winter Olympics" (2002 edition) These countries included Jamaica (whose involvement spurred the film '' Cool Runnings'' in 1993), Mexico, and New Zealand. An informal "Caribbean Cup" of such countries was won by New Zealand's Alexander Peterson and Peter Henry, who finished equal twentieth. In the two-man event, the best result from a completely snow-less country was twenty-ninth by Bart Carpentier Alting and Bart Dreschsel of the Netherlands Antilles. Alting also competed in luge, finishing thirty-sixth out of thirty-eight. Medal summary Medal table Three countries won medals in Calgary, with the Soviet Union leading the medal table, winning two medals, one go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speed Skating At The 1988 Winter Olympics – Men's 1000 Metres
The men's 1000 metres in speed skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics took place on 18 February, at the Olympic Oval The Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is North America's first covered speed skating oval; it was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics and opened on September 27, 1987. Records Prior to this competition, the existing world and Olympic records were as follows: The following new World and Olympic records was set during the competition.Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:Speed skating at the 1988 Winter Olympics - Men's 1000 metres[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |