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The figure skating events in 1998 Winter Olympics were held at the White Ring in Nagano. There were no changes in the format or scoring systems from 1994. Professionals were again allowed to compete, although they had to declare that intention and compete in ISU-approved events to do so. Previously, the ISU had been accused of rejecting Western ...
The team event is the newest Olympic figure skating event, first contested in the 2014 Games. It combines the four Olympic figure skating disciplines (men's singles, women's singles, pairs, and ice dance) into a single event; gold is awarded to the team that earns the most placement points.
The 1998 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XVIII Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event held in Nagano, Japan, from 7 to 22 February 1998. [1] A total of 2,176 athletes representing 72 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) participated in the Games in 68 events across 14 disciplines. [2]
At the 1998 Olympics, Kulik placed first in both the short and long programs and won the Olympic title at the age of 20 years and 267 days, became one of the youngest male figure skating Olympic champions. Kulik withdrew from the 1998 World Championships due to his recurring back injury. [2]
United States Olympic Committee: in Nagano; Competitors: 186 (105 men, 81 women) in 8 sports: Flag bearers : Eric Flaim (Opening) (short track speed skating) Cammi Granato (Closing) (ice hockey) Medals Ranked 5th: Gold 6 Silver 3 Bronze 4 Total 13: Winter Olympics appearances
The following is a list of notable figure skaters who have competed in men's singles.These are skaters who have won a gold, silver, or bronze medal at at least one of the following competitions: the Winter Olympics, the World Figure Skating Championships, the European Figure Skating Championships, the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, the Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, the ...
Events at the 1998 Winter Olympics Alpine skiing • Biathlon • Bobsleigh • Cross-country skiing • Curling • Figure skating • Freestyle skiing • Ice hockey • Luge • Military patrol • Nordic combined • Short-track speed skating • Skeleton • Ski jumping • Sled dog racing • Snowboarding • Speed skating
The 1998 U.S. Figure Skating Championships took place on January 4–11, 1998 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Skaters competed in five disciplines across three levels. The disciplines of the competition were men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, ice dancing, and compulsory figures. The levels of competition were senior, junior, and novice.