Vice President JD Vance will lead the U.S. delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Second Lady Usha Vance, and Olympic gold medalists. Watch OAN LIVE Here: https://live.oann.com/home.ktv?utm_source=socials&utm_medium=social media&utm_campaign=FB | One America News Network

59K views · 745 reactions | 25 years ago at the Opening Ceremony of Nagano 1998, sumo grand champion Yokozuna Akebono performed ‘dohyo-iri’, the ceremonial entrance into the ring, to welcome the start of the Olympic Winter Games. #Nagano98 | Olympics | Facebook

33K views · 263 reactions | The amazing visual effects displayed at the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics didn't just stun the millions of viewers tuning in around the world, but also earned equal acclaim for the event's visual director, Wang Zhi'ou. Speaking of the completion of the world-class project, Wang says that it's a big challenge. #TheVibe #ArtisticAces | China Plus Culture | Facebook

Tatiana Malinina, Olympics 1998, FS Born 28 January 1973 Is a Russian-Uzbekistani retired figure skater who competed for Uzbekistan. She is the 1999 Grand Prix Final champion, the 1999 Four Continents champion, a two-time (1998, 2001) NHK Trophy champion, and a ten-time (1993–2002) Uzbek national champion. Malinina competed at ten consecutive World Championships beginning in 1993. She finished 8th at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. Malinina was born on 28 January 1973 in Novosibirsk,

At the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, French figure skater Surya Bonaly made history by performing a one-footed backflip during her free skate, a move banned in figure skating for safety reasons. She landed perfectly on one blade, a unique achievement in Olympic history. Though penalized by the judges, her bold act became legendary, showcasing her defiance, skill, and individuality in a sport with rigid traditions. As one of the few Black skaters, Bonaly faced ongoing criticism and lack of reco

Nicole Bobek, 1995 Born August 23, 1977 She is the 1995 U.S. national champion and 1995 World bronze medalist. She also competed at the 1998 Winter Olympics. Credit: YT GoldenAgeofFS | Figure Skating Moments