Cross-country skiing at the 1980 Winter Olympics
Cross-country skiing at the 1980 Winter Olympics is a topic that has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. With its wide scope and impact on society, this issue has generated intense debate both in the media and in the public sphere. From its origins to its current influence, Cross-country skiing at the 1980 Winter Olympics has left an indelible mark on history, affecting individuals and communities alike. In this article, we will explore the various facets of Cross-country skiing at the 1980 Winter Olympics in detail, analyzing its impact, implications, and possible solutions.
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 Pictogram for Cross-country skiing | |
| Venue | Mount Van Hoevenberg |
| Date | February 14–23 |
| No. of events | 7 |
| Competitors | 131 (86 men, 45 women) from 24 nations |
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| 5 km | women | |
| 10 km | women | |
| 15 km | men | |
| 30 km | men | |
| 50 km | men | |
| Relay | men | women |
The 1980 Winter Olympics results in cross-country skiing.
Medal summary
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Soviet Union (URS) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 2 |  East Germany (GDR) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 |  Sweden (SWE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Finland (FIN) | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 5 |  Norway (NOR) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 |  Bulgaria (BUL) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Czechoslovakia (TCH) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (7 entries) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 | |
Participating NOCs
Twenty four nations sent cross-country skiers to compete in the events at Lake Placid.
Men's events
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 km |
Thomas Wassberg Sweden |
41:57.63 | Juha Mieto Finland |
41:57.64 | Ove Aunli Norway |
42:28.62 |
| 30 km |
Nikolay Zimyatov Soviet Union |
1:27:02.80 | Vasily Rochev Soviet Union |
1:27:34.22 | Ivan Lebanov Bulgaria |
1:28:03.87 |
| 50 km |
Nikolay Zimyatov Soviet Union |
2:27:24.60 | Juha Mieto Finland |
2:30:20.52 | Alexander Zavyalov Soviet Union |
2:30:51.52 |
| 4 × 10 km relay |
Soviet Union (URS) Vasily Rochev Nikolay Bazhukov Yevgeny Belyayev Nikolay Zimyatov |
1:57:03.46 | Norway (NOR) Lars Erik Eriksen Per Knut Aaland Ove Aunli Oddvar Brå |
1:58:45.77 | Finland (FIN) Harri Kirvesniemi Pertti Teurajärvi Matti Pitkänen Juha Mieto |
2:00:00.18 |
Women's events
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 km |
Raisa Smetanina Soviet Union |
15:06.92 | Hilkka Riihivuori Finland |
15:11.96 | Květa Jeriová Czechoslovakia |
15:23.44 |
| 10 km |
Barbara Petzold East Germany |
30:31.54 | Hilkka Riihivuori Finland |
30:35.05 | Helena Takalo Finland |
30:45.25 |
| 4 × 5 km relay |
East Germany (GDR) Marlies Rostock Carola Anding Veronika Hesse Barbara Petzold |
1:02:11.10 | Soviet Union (URS) Nina Baldychova Nina Selyunina Galina Kulakova Raisa Smetanina |
1:03:18.30 | Norway (NOR) Brit Pettersen Anette Bøe Marit Myrmæl Berit Aunli |
1:04:13.50 |
See also
References
- ^ "Cross Country Skiing at the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Games". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
