Disabled skiing was an Olympic demonstration sport for the first time at the 1984 Winter Olympics . There was alpine giant slalom held for men only, with medals awarded in four different standing disability classes. As a demonstration sport, these medals did not contribute to the overall medal count. These races were held in addition to the alpine and cross-country events at the 1984 Winter Paralympics in Innsbruck. Disabled skiing would be demonstrated at the Olympics again in 1988. A total of 29 disabled skiers from 11 nations participated in the 1984 Games.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Austria (AUT) | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 |  West Germany (FRG) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 |  Switzerland (SUI) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 |  Sweden (SWE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |  United States (USA) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 6 |  Norway (NOR) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (6 entries) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | |
| Rank | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Spitz (FRG) | 1:08.05 |
| 2 | Reiner Bergman (AUT) | 1:09.91 |
| 3 | David Jamison (USA) | 1:10.18 |
| 4 | Michael Hipp (FRG) | 1:12.15 |
| 5 | Peter Perner (AUT) | 1:12.32 |
| 6 |  Patrick Knaff (FRA) | 1:12.55 |
| 7 |  Chew Philip (CAN) | 1:12.92 |
| 8 | Greg Oswald (CAN) | 1:13.81 |
| 9 | Ola Rylander (SWE) | 1:14.94 |
| 10 |  Rajko Strzinar (YUG) | 1:18.69 |
| 11 |  Jordi Faurat Prat (ESP) | 1:24.46 |
| Rank | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Markus Ramsauer (AUT) | 1:02.66 |
| 2 | Josef Meusburger (AUT) | 1:04.90 |
| 3 | Bill Latimer (USA) | 1:05.41 |
| 4 | Eugen Diethelm (SUI) | 1:06.04 |
| 5 | Paul Fournier (SUI) | 1:07.10 |
| Rank | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Neukomm (SUI) | 1:02.19 |
| 2 | Dietmar Schweninger (AUT) | 1:03.04 |
| 3 | Rolf Heinzmann (SUI) | 1:03.25 |
| 4 | Heinz Moser (SUI) | 1:03.66 |
| 5 | Reed Robinson (USA) | 1:04.78 |
| 6 | Sreco Kos (YUG) | 1:05.32 |
| 7 | Franc Komar (YUG) | 1:08.40 |
| 8 | Stefan Ahacic (YUG) | 1:10.57 |
| Rank | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lars Lundstroem (SWE) | 1:05.09 |
| 2 | Felix Abele (FRG) | 1:05.91 |
| 3 | Cato Zahl Pedersen (NOR) | 1:06.21 |
| 4 | Niko Mull (FRG) | 1:06.44 |
| 5 | Felix Gisler (SUI) | 1:08.38 |
The 1992 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XVI Olympic Winter Games and commonly known as Albertville '92, were a winter multi-sport event held from 8 to 23 February 1992 in and around Albertville, France. Albertville won the bid to host the Winter Olympics in 1986, beating Sofia, Falun, Lillehammer, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Anchorage, and Berchtesgaden. The 1992 Winter Olympics were the last winter games held in the same year as the Summer Olympics. The Games were the fifth Olympic Games held in France and the country's third Winter Olympics, after the 1924 Winter Games in Chamonix and the 1968 Winter Games in Grenoble. This games was the first of two consecutive Olympic games to be held in Western Europe, preceding the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.
The 1984 Winter Paralympic Games were the third Winter Paralympics. They were held from 14 to 20 January 1984 in Innsbruck, Austria. They were the first Winter Games organized by the International Co-ordinating Committee (ICC), which was formed on 15 March 1982, in Leysin, Switzerland. These Games were accessible for all athletes with cerebral palsy. Three sports were contested: alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and ice sledge speed racing. The most successful athlete was German alpine skier Reinhild Moeller, who won 3 gold medals and 1 silver medal. The Games, then known as the 3rd World Winter Games for the Disabled, were fully sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Olympic sports are sports that are contested in the Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games. The 2024 Summer Olympics included 32 sports; the 2022 Winter Olympics included seven sports. Each Olympic sport is represented at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) by an international governing body called an International Federation (IF).
A demonstration sport, or exhibition sport, is a sport which is played to promote it, rather than as part of standard medal competition. This occurs commonly during the Olympic Games but may also occur at other sporting events.
Australia competed at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. 23 athletes competed, participating in alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsleigh, cross-country skiing, figure skating, freestyle skiing, luge, short track speed skating, and speed skating. Freestyle skiing and short-track speed skating were medal events for the first time, and Australia has competed in these events in every games since. Australia's best result at these games was seventh in the 5000 metres short-track relay.
Para-alpine skiing is an adaptation of alpine skiing for athletes with a disability. The sport evolved from the efforts of disabled veterans in Germany and Austria during and after the Second World War. The sport is governed by the International Paralympic Committee Sports Committee. The primary equipment used includes outrigger skis, sit-skis, and mono-skis. Para-alpine skiing disciplines include the downhill, super-G, giant slalom, slalom, super combined, and snowboard.
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The Winter Paralympic Games is an international multi-sport event where athletes with physical disabilities compete in snow and ice sports. The event includes athletes with mobility impairments, amputations, blindness, and cerebral palsy. The Winter Paralympic Games are held every four years directly following the Winter Olympic Games and hosted in the same city. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) oversees the Games. Medals are awarded in each event: with gold for first place, silver for second, and bronze for third, following the tradition that the Olympic Games began in 1904.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland competed at the 1992 Winter Paralympics held in Tignes and Albertville, France. The team was known by it shortened name of Great Britain, for identification purposes.
The 1984 Winter Paralympics, then known as The Third World Winter Games for the Disabled, were held in Innsbruck, Austria. The games took place from the 15 until 21 January. Present at these games were 419 athletes from 21 countries, Spain and the Netherlands competing for the first time in the Winter Paralympics, competing in 107 events across 3 sports. The inclusion of Les Austres and Cerebral palsy impairment groups contributing to the distinct increase in athlete participation with the total number of athletes jumping from 229 at Geilo, Norway in 1980.
Disabled Wintersport Australia (DWA) was established in 1978 as the Australian Disabled Skiers Federation. Its current mission is "to promote and foster the advancement of participation by people with a disability in wintersport both in Australia and overseas". DWA is a member of the Australian Paralympic Committee. DWA plays a major role in the development of Australian athletes that compete at the Winter Paralympics.
Josef Meusburger is an Austrian para-alpine skier.
Peter Perner is an Austrian para-alpine skier. He represented Austria at five Winter Paralympics: 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988 and 1992.
Eugen Diethelm is a Swiss para-alpine skier. He represented Switzerland at the 1976 Winter Paralympics, at the 1980 Winter Paralympics and at the 1984 Winter Paralympics. In total, he won one gold medal, one silver medal and one bronze medal.
Dietmar Schweninger is an Austrian para-alpine skier. He represented Austria at the 1980 Winter Paralympics, at the 1984 Winter Paralympics and at the 1988 Winter Paralympics. In total, he won two gold medals and two bronze medals in alpine skiing.
David Jamison is an American para-alpine skier. He represented the United States at the 1984 Winter Paralympics and at the 1988 Winter Paralympics in alpine skiing.
Martha Hill is an American para-alpine skier. She represented the United States at the 1984 Winter Paralympics and at the 1988 Winter Paralympics in alpine skiing.
Felix Gisler is a Swiss para-alpine skier. He represented Switzerland in four Winter Paralympics: 1976, 1980, 1984 and 1988. In total, he won one gold medal and three silver medals.
Rolf Heinzmann is a Swiss para-alpine skier. He represented Switzerland at the Winter Paralympics in 1980, 1984, 1994, 1998 and 2002.
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