Disabled skiing at the 1988 Winter Olympics
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Disabled skiing
was a demonstration sport
at the 1988 Winter Olympics
. Contrary to the Paralympics
, these events were demonstrations held during the Olympics.
Disabled skiing at the Winter Olympics
Disabled skiing was a demonstration event at the Winter Olympic Games on two occasions, in 1984 and 1988. Afterwards, the Paralympic Games were held in the same location as the Olympics and it was judged that as a demonstration event it was redundant....
was a demonstration sport
Demonstration sport
A demonstration sport is a sport which is played to promote itself, most commonly during the Olympic Games, but also at other sporting events.Demonstration sports were officially introduced in 1912 Summer Olympics, when Sweden decided to include glima, traditional Icelandic wrestling, in the...
at the 1988 Winter Olympics
1988 Winter Olympics
The 1988 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XV Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event celebrated in and around Calgary, Alberta, Canada from 13 to 28 February 1988. The host was selected in 1981 after having beat Falun, Sweden and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy...
. Contrary to the Paralympics
1988 Winter Paralympics
The 1988 Winter Paralympic Games, were the fourth Winter Paralympics, held again in Innsbruck, Austria. These were the last Winter Paralympics to be held in a separate location from the Winter Olympics. Beginning in 1992, the Olympics and the Paralympics were held in the same city or in an adjacent...
, these events were demonstrations held during the Olympics.
Placement table
| Pos. | Country | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Modified Giant slalom for above-the-Knee Amputees
February 21, 1988| Place | Athlete | Score |
| 1 | 1'21"10 | |
| 2 | 1'22"87 | |
| 3 | 1'25"60 |
Cross country, 5 km (for blinds)
February 17, 1988| Place | Athlete | Score |
| 1 | 18'51"2 | |
| A. Homb (guide) | ||
| 2 | 19'29"7 | |
| R. Stridh (guide) | ||
| 3 | 19'48"6 | |
| K. Ulvang (guide) |
Modified Giant slalom for above-the-Knee Amputees
February 21, 1988| Place | Athlete | Score |
| 1 | 1'26"41 | |
| 2 | 1'32"86 | |
| 3 | 1'34"87 |
Cross country, 5 km (for blinds)
February 17, 1988| Place | Athlete | Score |
| 1 | 22'56"3 | |
| S. Haberl (guide) | ||
| 2 | 23'00"1 | |
| Viljaharju (guide) | ||
| 3 | 26'59"3 | |
| M. Pucher (guide) |