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Lillehammer, 12 February 1994. Opening Ceremony in Lysgaardsbakkene. The "vetters".

Official opening of the Games by: His Majesty King Harald V

Lighting the Olympic Flame by: Prince Haakon

Olympic Oath by: Vegard Ulvang (cross country skiing)

Official Oath by: Kari Karing (figure skating)

In front of his fans, Johan Olav Koss (NOR-speed skating) earned three gold medals and broke the world record each time. First he won the 5,000m, then he defended his 1,500m title, and finally he won the 10,000m by a 18.70-second margin. [Full story]

Since 1994, the Olympic Winter Games and the Games of the Olympiad are held alternately every two years. [Full story]