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Great Britain At The 1988 Winter Olympics
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland competed as Great Britain at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards, representing Great Britain, achieved international fame for what the BBC described as "his brave but laughable attempts at ski-jumping". Competitors The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games. Alpine skiing ;Men Men's combined ;Women Women's combined 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 ;Men's 4 × 10 km relay ;Women : C = Classical style, F = Freestyle Figure skating ;Men ;Women ;Pairs ;Ice Dancing Luge ;Men (Men's) Doubles ;Women Ski jumping Speed skating ;Men References [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Olympic Association
The British Olympic Association (BOA) is the National Olympic Committee for the United Kingdom. It is responsible for organising and overseeing the participation of athletes from the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Olympic Team, at both the summer and winter Olympic Games, the Youth Olympic Games, the European Youth Olympic Festivals, and at the European Games. BOA members and sporting bodies The British Olympic Association – of the United Kingdom, its constituent countries, the Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories which do not have their own NOC – competes at all summer, winter and youth Olympics as Great Britain ("Team GB"). Members The association comprises members from the following – * ** ** ** ** Note – Northern Irish athletes can choose whether to compete for Great Britain or for the Republic of Ireland, as they are entitled to citizenship of either nation under the Good Friday Agreement. Crown Dependencies: * * * British Overse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ski Jumping At The 1988 Winter Olympics
Ski jumping at the 1988 Winter Olympics consisted of three events held from 14 February to 24 February, taking place at Canada Olympic Park. The Calgary Games featured the addition of a new event, the first program change since 1964, with the debut of the team event. Britain's Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards achieved celebrity by finishing last in both individual events, with less than half the points of the second-last competitor.Official Report. pp.19, Medal summary Medal table Finland led the medal table, winning all three gold medals, Matti Nykänen taking both individual events and helping the Finnish team to victory. Given that this was the first year in which there were three ski jumping event, this made Nykänen the most successful ski jumper in a single Games. The two medals for Yugoslavia were the only ones that country would win in ski jumping (though Slovenia, where all four Yugoslavian team members were from, would win its first as an independent country in 2002). Even ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirstin Cairns
Kirstin Cairns (born 11 January 1963 in Isle of Bute) is a British former alpine skier who competed in the 1980 Winter Olympics and in the 1988 Winter Olympics The 1988 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XV Olympic Winter Games (french: XVes Jeux olympiques d'hiver) and commonly known as Calgary 1988 ( bla, MohkÃnsstsisi 1988; sto, Wîchîspa Oyade 1988 or ; cr, Otôskwanihk 1998/; srs, Guts†.... References External links * 1963 births Living people People from the Isle of Bute Scottish female alpine skiers Olympic alpine skiers for Great Britain Alpine skiers at the 1980 Winter Olympics Alpine skiers at the 1988 Winter Olympics Sportspeople from Argyll and Bute {{UK-alpine-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ingrid Grant
Ingrid Grant (born 16 October 1964 in Haddington, East Lothian) is a British former alpine skier who competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics The 1988 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XV Olympic Winter Games (french: XVes Jeux olympiques d'hiver) and commonly known as Calgary 1988 ( bla, MohkÃnsstsisi 1988; sto, Wîchîspa Oyade 1988 or ; cr, Otôskwanihk 1998/; srs, Guts†.... References External links * 1964 births Living people Scottish female alpine skiers Olympic alpine skiers for Great Britain Alpine skiers at the 1988 Winter Olympics Sportspeople from Haddington, East Lothian Universiade medalists in alpine skiing Universiade bronze medalists for Great Britain Competitors at the 1991 Winter Universiade {{UK-alpine-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lesley Beck
Lesley Beck (born 10 July 1964 in Glasgow) is a British former alpine skier who competed in the 1984 Winter Olympics and in the 1988 Winter Olympics The 1988 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XV Olympic Winter Games (french: XVes Jeux olympiques d'hiver) and commonly known as Calgary 1988 ( bla, MohkÃnsstsisi 1988; sto, Wîchîspa Oyade 1988 or ; cr, Otôskwanihk 1998/; srs, Guts†.... Beck finished in 10th place in the women's slalom at the 1987 Alpine World Ski Championships. Her height is 152 cm. She is affiliated to the Bearsden Ski Club in Glasgow. References External links * 1964 births Living people Sportspeople from Glasgow Scottish female alpine skiers Olympic alpine skiers for Great Britain Alpine skiers at the 1984 Winter Olympics Alpine skiers at the 1988 Winter Olympics {{UK-alpine-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Lewis (alpine Skier)
Sarah Lewis (born 29 November 1964 in London) is a British former alpine skier who competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics. She was the Secretary General of FIS FIS or fis may refer to: Science and technology * '' Fis'', an ''E. Coli'' gene * Fis phenomenon, a phenomenon in linguistics * F♯ (musical note) * Flight information service, an air traffic control service * Frame Information Structure, a Se ... for 20 years until she was removed in October 2020. She was awarded the Femme en or prize in 2006, and OBE in 2018, for heading up the largest Winter Sports International Governing Body. References External links * 1964 births Living people Sportspeople from London English female alpine skiers Olympic alpine skiers for Great Britain Alpine skiers at the 1988 Winter Olympics Officers of the Order of the British Empire People educated at the City of London School for Girls {{UK-alpine-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wendy Lumby
Wendy Lumby (born 13 June 1966 in Regina, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian former alpine skier who competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics. She grew up in Calgary, Alberta Alberta ( ) is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is part of Western Canada and is one of the three prairie provinces. Alberta is bordered by British Columbia to the west, Saskatchewan to the east, the Northwest Ter ....http://www.indianz.com/boardx/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=39582 References External links * 1966 births Living people Sportspeople from Regina, Saskatchewan British female alpine skiers Olympic alpine skiers for Canada Alpine skiers at the 1988 Winter Olympics {{UK-alpine-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clare Booth
Clare Booth (born 19 September 1964 at Liverpool) is a British former alpine skier who competed in the 1984 Winter Olympics and in the 1988 Winter Olympics. See also *Winter Olympics The Winter Olympic Games (french: link=no, Jeux olympiques d'hiver) is a major international multi-sport event held once every four years for sports practiced on snow and ice. The first Winter Olympic Games, the 1924 Winter Olympics, were h ... References 1964 births Living people Sportspeople from Liverpool British female alpine skiers Olympic alpine skiers of Great Britain Alpine skiers at the 1984 Winter Olympics Alpine skiers at the 1988 Winter Olympics {{UK-alpine-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robbie Hourmont
Robbie Hourmont (born 21 April 1969 in Bristol) is a British former alpine skier who competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics The 1988 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XV Olympic Winter Games (french: XVes Jeux olympiques d'hiver) and commonly known as Calgary 1988 ( bla, MohkÃnsstsisi 1988; sto, Wîchîspa Oyade 1988 or ; cr, Otôskwanihk 1998/; srs, Guts†.... References 1969 births Living people Sportspeople from Bristol English male alpine skiers Alpine skiers at the 1988 Winter Olympics {{UK-alpine-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgan Jones (alpine Skier)
Morgan Jones (born 29 January 1968 in Sydney) is a British former alpine skier who competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics The 1988 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XV Olympic Winter Games (french: XVes Jeux olympiques d'hiver) and commonly known as Calgary 1988 ( bla, MohkÃnsstsisi 1988; sto, Wîchîspa Oyade 1988 or ; cr, Otôskwanihk 1998/; srs, Guts†.... References External links * 1968 births Living people Skiers from Sydney British male alpine skiers Olympic alpine skiers for Great Britain Alpine skiers at the 1988 Winter Olympics {{UK-alpine-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigel Smith (alpine Skier)
Nigel Smith (born 31 January 1964 in Redhill, Surrey) is a retired British alpine skier who competed in the men's super-G at the 1988 Winter Olympics The 1988 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XV Olympic Winter Games (french: XVes Jeux olympiques d'hiver) and commonly known as Calgary 1988 ( bla, MohkÃnsstsisi 1988; sto, Wîchîspa Oyade 1988 or ; cr, Otôskwanihk 1998/; srs, Guts†..., finishing 29th. External links * * 1964 births Living people British male alpine skiers Olympic alpine skiers for Great Britain Alpine skiers at the 1988 Winter Olympics Sportspeople from Redhill, Surrey 20th-century British people {{UK-alpine-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Bell (skier)
Martin Bell (born 6 December 1964, RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus) is a British former World Cup alpine ski racer. Bell was educated at George Watson's College in Edinburgh and the Stams Schigymnasium in Austria. He competed in four Winter Olympics from 1984 to 1994, placing eighth in the downhill at the 1988 Games in Calgary, Canada – the best result for a male skier from the UK in Olympic history. He also competed at five World Championships from 1985 to 1993. Martin Bell and his brother, Graham Bell were the two most successful British skiers in the 1980s and 1990s. Bell now lives near Vail, Colorado Colorado (, other variants) is a state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains, as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of t ..., US. He is married to Laura Bell and has two daughters, Reece and Imogen. References 1964 births Living people People educate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |