The 2002 Olympic Games - Olympic Highlights
from Ventura Distribution
This 90-minute package captures highlights from NBC-TV's coverage of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. First seen as a salve in the wake of a bribery scandal and terrorist attacks, the games in Salt Lake City turned out to be a record-smashing triumph for the American team. Some of the memorable moments preserved here are the spectacular halfpipe and ski jumping, third-generation Olympian Jim Shea Jr.'s emotional victory in the skeleton, Apolo Anton Ohno's adventures in the frenetic short-track speed skating, the controversy surrounding Canadians Jamie Sale and David Pelletier in the pairs figure skating, and Sarah Hughes's upset victory in women's figure skating.
Unfortunately, covering 17 days and 24 sports in such a limited time means that most of the individual runs and the opening and closing ceremonies are edited. In addition, Bob Costas's constant narration might not be for everyone, and skating fans will be disappointed to hear New Agey music accompanying the routines in place of the competition music. --David Horiuchi
Nearly 2 hours captured on one DVD from NBC Sports - The best moments of the 2002 Winter Olympics from Salt Lake. You'll witness 17 days of stunning highlights such as: Gold medal winning performances from third-generation Olympian Jim Shea n the Skeleton, figure skating-sensation Sara Hughes, and speed-skater Apolo Anton Ohno; Follow the events making news such as the US medal sweep in the Men's Half Pipe to the controversy on ice in the Pairs Figure Skating competition; And wrap it all in between the pageantry of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Bonus coverage includes additional footage of Snowboarding, Bobsledding, and Downhill Skiing, plus interviews from a number of US and International stars!
1998 Olympic Overall Highlights
from Panasonic / Image
Every great moment of the Games, from the traditional Opening Ceremony to the grace of the world's most gifted figure skaters; Picabo Street descending the women's Super G course; the heroic skiing of Herman Maier; the amazing feats of a new breed of freestyle skiers; the excitement of bobsledding, speed skating and luge--and much more. Hosted by Jim Nantz.
1998 Olympic: Skating Competition Highlights
from Panasonic / Image
The complete technical and free programs of Tara Lipinski and Michelle Kwan, as well as highlights of pairs teams Ina-Dungjen and Kazakovap-Dmitriev, and medal-winning skating by Elvis Stojko and Ilia Kulik. Hosted by Verne Lundquist, Scott Hamilton and Tracy Wilson.
1998 Olympic: Hockey Highlights
from Panasonic / Image
Hosts John Heffernan and team captain Cammi Granato tell the surprising success story of the U..S. women's hockey team. Highlights from men's hockey where for the first time NHL superstars participated are also presented.
1998 Olympic Gold Gift Set
from Panasonic / Image
The complete 4-disc set of 1998 Winter Olympics highlights: Figure Skating Competition Highlights, Figure Skating Exhibition Highlights, Hockey Highlights, and Overall Highlights.
1998 Olympic Winter Games: Figure Skating Exhibition Highlights
from Panasonic / Image
When the competition is over, many of the medal winners in the 1998 Winter Olympics celebrate their victories in a joyous spectacle on ice, free from the pressure of the judges. Hosted by Verne Lundquist, Scott Hamilton and Tracy Wilson.
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