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Speed SkaterClas Thunberg of Fubland &NorwegianNordic skater Thorlief Haiga won three gold medals.
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Sonja Henic of Norway becameOlymipic champion at 15.
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Billy Fiske Who had driven the U.S. bobsled toa gold medal when he was only 16
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Ivar Ballangraud won three Individual gold medals.
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Dick Button of Engelwood, NJ became first american win gold medal in figure skating.
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Andrea Mead Lawrence became first US skier to win two gold medals (19)
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The ussr made its first appearance and not only out-medaled but out ranked Canadafor Best Hockey team.
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aT 35 3timw olympicchampion cross country skier ViekkoHakulian of Finland was only athlete toclaim 3 medals
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Kasimiers AND pESKI WERE KILLEDTAKING PRACTICDE RUNS LESS THAN A WEEK BEFORE GAMES STARTED.
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The host French team finishedfour in overall standings their best showing ever.
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Biggest controversy in the 48-year history of the games.
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19 Year oldDorothyHammil of US and John Curryof Britian both won gold medals.
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Over 1,100 athletes from37 countries participated.
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Karin Enke was top German performer taking two gold and two silvers for womens speed skating.
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Matti Nykanen of Finland became first pure ski jumper to capturethree titles winning gold at 70 and 90meters and added a 3rd in new team jumpingcompetition.
