Golden ExhaustionYvonne Van Gennip of Holland raises her arm in victory after claiming the gold medal in the women's 3000m speed skating competition, and setting a world record time of 4:11.94 minutes.
Soviet Union Take GoldVida Vanciene of the Soviet Union strides in action during the women's 10km cross country skiing competition, and finishes in first place for the gold medal with a winning time of 30:08.3 minutes.
A 12-year-olds JoyTwelve-year-old Robyn Perry carries the Olympic torch up the steps to where the Olympic flame will be lit during the Opening Ceremony.
A Hero's FinishItalian Alberto Tomba being carried by happy supporters after winning the gold medal in the men's giant slalom in a time of 02:06.37.
Taipei IIThe Taipei II team, K Sun (driver) and C Chen compete in the two man bobsleight competition.
Road to GoldOn her way to gold, Vreni Schneider of Switzerland in action during the women's giant slalom event where she won with a time of 2:06.49 minutes.
Bestemianova and BoukinNatalya Bestemianova and Andrei Boukin of the Soviet Union perform their routine in the pairs figure skating event and finish with the gold medal.
Sretensky and AnnenkoGenrich Sretensky and Natalya Annenko of the Soviet Union perform their routine in the pairs figure skating competition. Getty Images
Olympic FlagThe Olympic flag blows in the strong winds of Canada in front of an impressive backdrop of snowy mountains tops.
224m Worth of GoldMatti Nykanen of Finland holds his skies aloft after the 90m ski jump where he won the gold medal with a jump of 224m.
Erica CompetesErica Terwilliegar of the USA in action during the ladies luge singles.
West Germany Goes DownhillMarina Kiehl of West Germany in action on her way to winning the gold medal in the women's downhill event with a winning time of 1:25.86 minutes.
Green RacerMichael Hadschieff of Austria in action during the men's 10,000m speed skating event finishes in second place for the silver medal.
The Eagle FliesDare-devil Eddie Edwards of Great Britain in action during the 90m ski jump event. Edwards finished in 55th place.
Eddie the Eagle Michael 'Eddie the Eagle' Edwards of Great Britain is mobbed by reporters during the 90m ski jump competition. Eddie the Eagle finished in last place but was much loved by the spectators.
Canada IIhe Canada II team in action during the final day of the four man bobsleigh competition.
Bonnie Powers HomeAmerican Bonnie Blair powers out of a bend during her final race in the women's 500m speed skating competition. Blair won the gold medal in a world record time of 39.10 seconds.
