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1952 Winter Olympics

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1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway -- Opening Ceremonies.

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Figure Skating - Men's Individual - Oslo 1952 Winter Olympic Games

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1952 Winter Olympics - Dick Button

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Speed Skating - Men's 10000M - Oslo 1952 Winter Olympic Games

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1952 Winter Olympics Medal

The 1952 Winter Olympics, officially known as the VI Olympic Winter Games, took place in Oslo, Norway, from 14 to 25 February. Discussions about Oslo hosting the Winter Olympic Games began as early as 1935; the city wanted to host the 1948 Games, but World War II made that impossible. Instead, Oslo won the right to host the 1952 Games in a contest that included Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy and Lake Placid in the United States. All of the venues were in Oslo's metropolitan area except for the alpine skiing events, which were held at Norefjell, 113 km (70 mi) from the capital. A new hotel was built for the press and dignitaries, along with three dormitories to house athletes and coaches, creating the first modern athlete's village. The city of Oslo bore the financial burden of hosting the Games in return for the revenue they generated.
  • Host city selection 

  • Organization 

  • Politics 

  • Events 

  • Opening ceremonies 

  • Bobsleigh 

  • Speed skating 

  • Alpine skiing 

  • Cross-country skiing 

  • Nordic combined 

  • Ski jumping 

  • Figure skating 

  • Ice hockey 

  • Bandy 

  • Closing ceremonies 

  • Venues 

  • Participating nations