On February 2, 1972, the city of Sapporo, Japan, became the center of the winter sports world as it welcomed athletes and spectators to the first-ever Olympic Winter Games held in Asia. Nestled on the snowy island of Hokkaido, Sapporo hosted 1,006 athletes from 35 nations, setting the stage not only for thrilling competition, but… Read more »
The Lake Placid Olympic Museum proudly showcases the Olympic torches, one of its most popular displays. Featuring 14 different torches, this exhibit highlights their unique and symbolic designs while detailing the history of the torch relay. This past spring, we received a donation of the 2002 Salt Lake City torch. This artifact enhances our ability… Read more »