When were the Winter Olympics in Grenoble?

Grenoble 1968 Olympic Winter Games, athletic festival held in Grenoble, France, that took place Feb. 6–18, 1968. The Grenoble Games were the 10th occurrence of the Winter Olympic Games. The 1968 Winter Games, opened by French Pres. Charles de Gaulle, were a triumph for France but were not without Grenoble 1968 Olympic Winter Games | Britannica

How many Olympic medals are there in Grenoble?

For the Olympic Winter Games in Grenoble, in total 228 gold, silver and bronze medals were manufactured. They were designed by Roger Excoffon and was coined by the French minting company Monnaie de Paris. For the first time in Olympic history, the medals, given out for the winners in every sport, had their own design.

What are the Grenoble Games?

The Grenoble Games were the 10th occurrence of the Winter Olympic Games. The 1968 Winter Games, opened by French Pres. Charles de Gaulle, were a triumph for France but were not without Grenoble 1968 Olympic Winter Games, athletic festival held in Grenoble, France, that took place Feb. 6–18, 1968.

Why are the Olympic venues in Grenoble spread out?

In the past decades, Olympic venues stopped been concentrated in a single location. However, half a century ago, it was less common. Thus, Grenoble’s decision to spread out Olympic sites was an innovative. Indeed, a flat city with lack of snow due to its low altitude couldn’t host some competitions.

Who won a gold medal at the Grenoble Olympics?

Peggy Fleming won the women’s competition, the only American to win a gold medal at Grenoble. In the luge the East German women were disqualified for heating the runners of their sleds. Although several countries petitioned for the disqualification of the East German male lugers as well, they were allowed to compete.