1988 Olympics

• City of Calgary begins design on Olympic Plaza transformation

  The Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) has released its public engagement report following an online survey and in-person pop-up events.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2024
  
• A Canadian gymnast recovering from skull surgery, and the medals and memories stolen from her

  Janine Rankin-Abbott says she feels like a part of her history has been taken away after awards, memorabilia and uniforms were stolen from the former Olympian’s home.

  Sports

  Aug 18, 2023
  
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• Calgary ’88 Olympic Games leader Bob Niven dead at 80

  Bob Niven, who was president of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympic Games bid committee, died May 26 of a rare progressive, degenerative neurological disease at the age of 80.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2023
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• Looking back at the Calgary Olympics, 35 years later

  It's been 35 years since Calgary hosted the world for the 1988 Winter Olympic Games. The final torch-bearer looks back at the experience that changed her life.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2023
• 1988 Olympics star Elizabeth Manley shares highs and lows of mental health journey

  The Calgary Olympics were a turning point that shot the young figure skater to superstardom, but only four years earlier, she had quit the sport to address her depression and anxiety.

  Sports

  Sep 14, 2020
• Cost breakdown of Calgary potentially hosting 2026 Olympics

  A draft plan for Calgary to host the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games states the total cost will be approximately $5.1 billion.

  Sports

  Sep 11, 2018
• Protests in Pyeongchang nothing new for Olympics in South Korea

  As the Winter Olympics kick-off in Pyeongchang, the unification efforts between the two Koreas are being met with protest, stirring up memories of violent protests during the Seoul Olympics 30 years ago.

  Politics

  Feb 9, 2018
• Jamaican bobsled helmet from Calgary ’88 Olympics doesn’t sell at auction

  A helmet from the Jamaican bobsled team at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary wasn't the hot commodity it was expected to be at a Boston auction.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2016
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• Calgary Olympic torch, famous Jamaican bobsled crash helmet up for auction

  Pieces of history from the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics could be yours - that is, if you can afford them.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2016