2006 Winter Olympics

The XX Olympic Winter Games took place in Turin, Italy, from February 10 to 26, 2006. They featured 2,508 athletes competing in 84 events across 15 winter sports.

2006 Winter Olympics opening ceremony: The ceremony that formally opened the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin on February 10. Its theatrical celebration of Italian culture launched the Turin Games.
Turin: A city in northwestern Italy and the capital of the Piedmont region. Turin hosted the ceremonies and several indoor events during the Winter Olympics.
Turin bid for the 2006 Winter Olympics: Turin's successful campaign to host the 2006 Winter Olympics. The bid secured the event after Turin defeated Sion in the final vote.
Olympic legacy: The lasting social, economic, environmental, and infrastructural effects associated with hosting an Olympic Games. Turin's post-Games use of venues is one measure of the event's legacy.
2006 Winter Olympics medal table: The ranking of nations by medals won at the 2006 Winter Olympics. It captures how Norway, Germany, and the United States performed across the Games.
2006 Winter Olympics venues: The sites in Turin and the Italian Alps used for events at the 2006 Winter Olympics. The venue network explains how a single Games covered both urban and mountain sports.
International Olympic Committee: The international organization that oversees the Olympic Games and selects host cities. The IOC awarded the 2006 Winter Olympics to Turin in 1999.
Lingotto: A former Fiat automobile factory in Turin converted into a convention and exhibition center. The complex formed part of Turin's wider redevelopment around the Games.
2006 Winter Olympics figure skating: The figure skating competitions held at the 2006 Winter Olympics. The event included Shizuka Arakawa's gold-medal performance in women's singles.
PalaAlpitour: An indoor arena in Turin, originally built for the 2006 Winter Olympics. It hosted ice hockey matches during the Games.

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