1988 Winter Olympics
The 1988 Winter Olympics, offeecially kent as the XV Olympic Winter Gemmes, wis a multi-sport event celebratit in and aroond Calgary, Alberta, Canadae atween Februar 13 an 28, 1988. The host ceety wis selectit in 1981, defeatin Falun, Swaden an Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Maist events took place in Calgary while several skiin events wur held in the muntain resorts o Nakiska an Canmore, wast o the ceety.
| Host ceety | Calgary, Alberta, Canadae |
|---|---|
| Motto | Can You Feel It ? |
| Naitions pairteecipatin | 57 |
| Athletes pairteecipatin | 1,423 (1,122 men, 301 weemen) |
| Events | 46 in 6 sports (10 disciplines) |
| Appenin ceremony | September 17 |
| Closin ceremony | Februar 28 |
| Offeecially appened bi | Govrenor General Jeanne Sauvé |
| Athlete's Oath | Pierre Harvey |
| Judge's Oath | Suzanna Morrow-Francis |
| Olympic Torch | Robyn Perry |
| Stadium | Olympic Stadium |
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