Calgary, Alberta, Canada, hosted the 15th Winter Olympic Games from February 7 to February 23, 1986. This event showcased winter sports like skiing, ice hockey, and figure skating, contributing to Calgary's reputation as a winter sports city.

The games featured notable athletes such as Brian Orser in figure skating and Dan Jansen in speed skating. Both athletes became national icons thanks to their performances during these games.

The 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics was celebrated for its strong organization and the enthusiastic support of thousands of local volunteers. This festival spirit fostered a sense of community and engagement.

These games were the first to include the sport of freestyle skiing, representing a significant evolution in winter sports and broadening the Olympic program.

Calgary's successful hosting of the Olympics led to significant urban development and investment in sports facilities, which continued to benefit the city long after the event.

The Olympics also sparked a famous mascot, 'Hidy', a polar bear representing the spirit of friendship and competition during the games, delighting audiences both in-person and on television.

A fascinating trivia is that the Calgary Olympics inspired the creation of the popular 1988 film 'Cool Runnings', based on the story of the first Jamaican bobsled team that competed at the Games.

Did you have a favorite winter Olympic sport you loved to watch back then?