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The 1992 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XVI Olympic Winter Games (French: XVI es Jeux Olympiques d'hiver) and commonly known as Albertville '92 (Arpitan: Arbèrtvile '92), was a winter multi-sport event held from 8 to 23 February 1992 in and around Albertville, France.
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Albertville 1992 Olympic Winter Games, athletic festival held in Albertville, France, that took place February 8–23, 1992. The Albertville Games were the 16th occurrence of the Winter Olympic Games.
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Apr 11, 2022 · Albertville was the first host city to stage the Olympic Winter Games followed by the Winter Paralympic Games, the start of a tradition that has continued ever since. With its spectacular Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Albertville 1992 created a benchmark for future host cities.
Official list of medal winners and results by sport at the Albertville 1992 Olympic Games. Celebrate medal-winning moments by the world's top athletes.
Something else that was new to the Winter Olympics in Albertville was the introduction of a number of new Olympic sports and events to the winter Games. Women competed in biathlon for the first time. Men and women competed in short-track speedskating, skated pack-style indoors.
The 1992 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XVI Olympic Winter Games and commonly known as Albertville '92, was a winter multi-sport event held from 8 to 23 February 1992 in and around Albertville, France.
