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The 2002 Winter Olympics were held in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, from February 8 to 24, 2002. They featured 2,399 athletes from 78 nations competing in 78 events in 15 disciplines, and were marred by a bribery scandal involving IOC members.
- Expanding Programme
- Nordic Gold
- Memorable Firsts
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The Games saw the expansion of the Olympic programme to 78 events, including the return of skeleton and the introduction of women's bobsleigh, with the two-person event. Athletes from a record 18 National Olympic Committees earned gold medals, including first-ever golds for China and Australia.
Samppa Lajunen of Finland became the first Nordic combined athlete to win three gold medals at one Games. He entered the 15km cross-country phase of the individual event in third place and easily made up ground to win the gold. In the team event, he anchored Finland to victory, then added another gold in the sprint.
By taking the silver medal in singles luge, Georg Hackl of Germany became the first person in Olympic history to earn a medal in the same individual event five times in a row. In the women’s bobsleigh, Vonetta Flowers of the U.S. became the first Black athlete to earn winter gold, while ice hockey player Jarome Iginla of Canada followed as the firs...
Find out everything about the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in the United States, from athletes and events to results and highlights. Explore the legacy, the brand, the medals, the mascot and the torch of the Salt Lake City 2002.
Learn about the 19th Winter Olympic Games held in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S., in 2002. Find out about the scandal, the security, the stars, and the firsts of the Games.
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Find out the list of teams and medals won by each at the Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic Games. Watch replays and highlights of the Olympic events and sports on the official site.
Learn about the highlights and details of the opening ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. See how U.S. president George W. Bush, Native American tribes, and Olympic athletes participated in the event.
See the number and type of medals won by each nation at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, United States. Learn about the changes in medal standings due to doping and judging controversies.
Official Figure skating results from the Salt Lake City 2002 Olympics. Full list of gold, silver and bronze medallists as well as photos and videos of medal-winning moments.
