The 1998 Winter Olympics were held in Nagano, Japan, the second Winter Games held in the country after Sapporo in 1972. Women's ice hockey made its Olympic debut, with the United States winning the inaugural gold medal, and snowboarding was also added to the program for the first time. The Nagano Games were the last Winter Olympics before the Winter Games format expanded further in later editions with new extreme-sport disciplines.
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The 1998 Winter Olympics were held in Nagano, Japan, the second Winter Games held in the country after Sapporo in 1972. Women's ice hockey made its Olympic debut, with the United States winning the inaugural gold medal, and snowboarding was also added to the program for the first time. The Nagano Ga
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a winter multi-sport event held from 7 to 22 February 1998
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a major international multi-sport event held once every four years for sports practiced on snow and ice
Wikipedia: Ice hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympics
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Ice hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympics was played at The Big Hat and Aqua Wing Arena in Nagano, Japan.
Wikipedia: Figure skating at the 1998 Winter Olympics
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The figure skating events in 1998 Winter Olympics were held at the White Ring in Nagano.
Wikipedia: Speed skating at the 1998 Winter Olympics
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Speed skating at the 1998 Winter Olympics, was held from 8 to 20 February.
Wikipedia: Alpine skiing at the 1998 Winter Olympics
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Alpine Skiing at the 1998 Winter Olympics consisted of ten alpine skiing events.
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Ski jumping at the 1998 Winter Olympics consisted of three events held from 11 to 17 February, taking place at Hakuba Ski Jumping Stadium.
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