Did Kristi Yamaguchi fall during Olympics?
American figure skater Just over a decade after Californian Kristi Yamaguchi walked away from the 1992 Winter Olympics with figure skating gold, she temporarily abandoned skating in favor of spending more time with her new husband and possibly starting a family.
What did Kristi Yamaguchi accomplish?
She excelled at both singles and pairs, a rare achievement, winning multiple world junior and national championships with partner Rudy Galindo. She followed with individual victories at the 1991 and 1992 World Figure Skating Championships and the 1992 U.S. Nationals.
Who won 1994 Olympic ice dancing?
Results
| Rank | Name | CD1 |
|---|---|---|
| Maya Usova / Alexander Zhulin | 1 | |
| Jayne Torvill / Christopher Dean | 3 | |
| 4 | Susanna Rahkamo / Petri Kokko | 4 |
| 5 | Sophie Moniotte / Pascal Lavanchy | 5 |
What was unique about the 1994 Olympics?
After only a two-year interlude, the Olympic Winter Games were held in 1994, when a 1986 amendment to the Olympic Charter calling for the Summer and Winter Games to be held alternately every two years went into effect. Awarded to Lillehammer, the 1994 Olympics were noteworthy for their environmental conservation.
How many died Atlanta Olympics?
Two people
What years have the Winter Olympics been held?
WINTER OLYMPICS
- Chamonix, France. January 25-February 4, 1924.
- St. Moritz, Switzerland.
- Lake Placid, New York. February 4-15, 1932.
- Garmisch Partenkirchen, Germany. February 6-16, 1936.
- San Moritz, Switzerland. January 30-February 8, 1948.
- Oslo, Norway. February 14-25, 1952.
- Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
- Squaw Valley, California.
Who designed the Olympic flag?
Baron Pierre de Coubertin