The 1994 Winter Olympics were held in Lillehammer, Norway, from February 12 to February 27. This event marked the first time the Winter Games were held in a different year than the Summer Olympics, as they were moved to a two-year cycle. A total of 1,737 athletes from 67 nations participated in 61 events across 6 sports. The games featured notable performances, including Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan in figure skating, which gained significant media attention. Norway dominated the medal count, winning 26 medals, including 10 golds, while the United States finished with 23 medals overall.