Cross-country skiing at the 1976 Winter Olympics

Cross-country skiing at the 1976 Winter Olympics's theme is one that has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. For a long time now, Cross-country skiing at the 1976 Winter Olympics has been the subject of debate, discussion and deep analysis. Its impact on society, culture and the economy is undeniable, and its relevance remains evident today. In this article, we will explore the many facets of Cross-country skiing at the 1976 Winter Olympics, from its origin and evolution to its influence on different aspects of everyday life. Through a thorough examination, we hope to shed light on this phenomenon and provide a clear and concise view of its importance to the modern world.

Cross-country skiing
at the XII Olympic Winter Games
Pictogram for Cross-country skiing
VenueSeefeld
DatesFebruary 5–14
No. of events7
Competitors165 (114 men, 51 women) from 24 nations

The 1976 Winter Olympic Games cross-country skiing results. The women's 3 × 5 km relay was replaced by a 4 × 5 km relay at these games.

Medal summary

Medal table

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1 Soviet Union (URS)42410
2 Finland (FIN)2215
3 Norway (NOR)1102
4 East Germany (GDR)0112
5 United States (USA)0101
6 Sweden (SWE)0011
Totals (6 entries)77721

Men's events

Event Gold Silver Bronze
15 km
Nikolay Bazhukov
 Soviet Union
43:58.47 Yevgeny Belyayev
 Soviet Union
44:01.10 Arto Koivisto
 Finland
44:19.25
30 km
Sergey Savelyev
 Soviet Union
1:30:29.38 Bill Koch
 United States
1:30:57.84 Ivan Garanin
 Soviet Union
1:31:09.29
50 km
Ivar Formo
 Norway
2:37:30.05 Gert-Dietmar Klause
 East Germany
2:38:13.21 Benny Södergren
 Sweden
2:39:39.21
4 × 10 km relay
 Finland (FIN)
Matti Pitkänen
Juha Mieto
Pertti Teurajärvi
Arto Koivisto
2:07:59.72  Norway (NOR)
Pål Tyldum
Einar Sagstuen
Ivar Formo
Odd Martinsen
2:09:58.36  Soviet Union (URS)
Yevgeny Belyayev
Nikolay Bazhukov
Sergey Savelyev
Ivan Garanin
2:10:51.46

Women's events

Event Gold Silver Bronze
5 km
Helena Takalo
 Finland
15:48.69 Raisa Smetanina
 Soviet Union
15:49.73 Nina Baldycheva
 Soviet Union
16:12.82
10 km
Raisa Smetanina
 Soviet Union
30:13.41 Helena Takalo
 Finland
30:14.28 Galina Kulakova
 Soviet Union
30:38.61
4 × 5 km relay
 Soviet Union (URS)
Nina Baldycheva
Zinaida Amosova
Raisa Smetanina
Galina Kulakova
1:07:49.75  Finland (FIN)
Liisa Suikhonen
Marjatta Kajosmaa
Hilkka Riihivuori
Helena Takalo
1:08:36.57  East Germany (GDR)
Monika Debertshäuser
Sigrun Krause
Barbara Petzold
Veronika Hesse
1:09:57.95

Participating NOCs

Twenty four nations participated in Cross-country skiing at the 1976 Winter Olympic Games.

Doping controversy

Galina Kulakova of the Soviet Union finished third in the women's 5 km event, but was disqualified due to a positive test for banned substance ephedrine. She claimed that this was a result of using the nasal spray that contained the substance. Both the FIS and the IOC allowed her to compete in the 10 km and the 4 × 5 km relay. This was the first stripped medal at the Winter Olympics.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Cross Country Skiing at the 1976 Innsbruck Winter Games". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Cross-country skiing at the 1976 Winter Olympics". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 20 January 2011.

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