Where was the 1980 Winter Olympics held?
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Asked by: Sonia Ferrara
Where was the 1980 Olympics held winter?
Lake Placid Winter Olympic Games
Lake Placid has had the privilege of hosting two Winter Olympic games, first in 1932 and again in 1980.
Which country boycotted the 1980 Winter Olympics?
U.S.
The Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979 led to the largest boycott in the history of the Olympic movement. U.S. Pres. Jimmy Carter took the lead in the call for a boycott of the 1980 Olympics, and approximately 60 other countries joined the United States in staying away from Moscow.
Who won 1980 Olympics?
The Soviet Union later boycotted the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The Soviet Union won the most gold and overall medals, with the USSR and East Germany winning 127 out of 203 available golds.
Host city selection.
| City | Country | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | Soviet Union | 39 |
| Los Angeles | United States | 20 |
| Abstentions | 2 | |
Who is the greatest Russian hockey player ever?
Sergei Fedorov
Sergei Fedorov
Fedorov is tops on our list for being the best all-around Russian in NHL history, and, frankly, is one of the best all-around players ever.
