The 1980 Winter Olympics, officially the XIII Olympic Winter Games and also known as Lake Placid 1980, were an international multi-sport event held from February 13 to 24, 1980, in Lake Placid, New York, United States.

The 1980 Winter Olympics, formally known as the XIII Olympic Winter Games, took place February 13 through 24, 1980 in Lake Placid, New York, United States. A total of 1,072 athletes representing 37 National Olympic Committees took part. There were 38 medal events contested at these Olympics. [1]

The Lake Placid 1980 Olympic Winter Games was an international athletic festival held in Lake Placid, New York from February 13–24, 1980. One of the highlights was the unlikely defeat of the Soviet Union’s men’s ice hockey team by the home team Americans in a …

The "Miracle on Ice" was an ice hockey game during the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. It was played between the hosting United States and the Soviet Union on February 22, 1980, during the medal round of the men's ice hockey tournament.

In the era of spiraling costs, Lake Placid promised a simpler Olympics, a “kindler, gentler Games”, though years before President George Bush. But the complexity of television, and millions of spectators almost proved too much for the small upstate New York village.

2025年1月28日 · The 1980 Games marked the second time the small upstate New York town hosted the Winter Olympics. But, in the age of television and increasing numbers of spectators, Lake Placid was ill-equipped to handle the demands of a modern Games.

1980年2月13日 · Relive the moments that went down in history at the 1980 winter Olympics in Lake Placid. Access official videos, results, galleries, sport and athletes.

The 1980 Winter Olympics, officially the XIII Olympic Winter Games and also known as Lake Placid 1980, were an international multi-sport event held from February 13 to 24, 1980, in Lake Placid, New York, United States.

The 1980 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XIII Olympic Winter Games, were held in 1980 in Lake Placid, New York, United States. Another possible host city was Vancouver-Garibaldi, British Columbia, Canada. However, they withdrew before the final vote. References

The 1980 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XIII Olympic Winter Games, was celebrated from February 13 - 24, 1980 right here in Lake Placid! This was the second time the village hosted the Games and the magnificence of the event was unmatched.