1988 Winter Olympics

Two competitors, Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards in ski jumping and the Jamaican bobsledding team, entered their respective competitions with little experience and less chance of winning any medals. However, the determination of these novices to compete in spite of being outmatched by their competitors won the affection of the spectators which overshadowed the actual winners. They were hailed as demonstrating the true Olympic spirit as playing for the simple thrill of competition. The story of the bobsledding team was made into a film called Cool Runnings.
Curling is the demo sport
Freestyle Skiing, short Track and paralympic Skiing are the demo events

See the medal winners, ordered by sport:

Pos. Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 USSR 11 9 9 29
2 GDR 9 10 6 25
3 Switzerland 5 5 5 15
4 Finland 4 - 3 7
5 Sweden 4 - 2 6
6 Austria 3 5 2 10
7 Netherlands 3 2 2 7
8 FRG 2 4 2 8
9 USA 2 1 3 6
10 Italy 2 1 2 5
11 France 1 - 1 2
12 Norway - 3 2 5
13 Canada - 2 3 5
14 Yugoslavia - 2 1 3
15 Czechoslovakia - 1 2 3
16 Japan - - 1 1
17 Liechtenstein - - 1 1

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Games of the XV Olympiad
Nations participating	57
Athletes participating	1,423 (313 women, 1,110 men)
Events	46 in Y sports
Opening ceremonies	13 February 1988
Closing ceremonies	28 February 1988
Officially opened by	Jeanne SauvÃÂÃÂ©, Governor General of Canada
Athlete's Oath	Pierre Harvey (cross country skiing)
Judge's Oath:	Suzanna Morrow-Francis (figure skating)
Olympic Torch	Robyn Perry, a schoolgirl