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Winter Olympics

on BBC One London

The latest outstanding action from the XIII Winter Olympic Games being held at Lake Placid. Introduced by David Coleman

Speed Skating
The fastest skaters in the world compete in the Men's and Women's 500 metres - the shortest of the nine speed skating events, in which the American brother and sister, Eric and Beth Heiden, could achieve a record family haul of Olympic gold medals. Commentator Ron Pickering

Bobsleigh
The opening rounds of the two-man bob from the Mt Van Hoevenberg track in one of the toughest and most dangerous of all Winter Olympic events. Commentator Tony Gubba

Ice Hockey
The latest matches from the Olympic arenas. In the Red Group, defending champions USSR meet Holland, while Czechoslovakia, favourites to win the Blue Group, face a strong challenge from the host nation, USA. Commentator Alan Weeks

Plus the early runs of the individual toboggan, and cross-country ski-ing.
(Reports from the Winter Olympics on Ceefax)

Contributors

Producer:
Martin Hopkins
Editor:
Jonathan Martin
Editor:
Harold Anderson

BBC One London

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