The correct answer is: B. 1988
The XXIV Olympic Winter Games were held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada from February 13 to February 28, 1988. The games were officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II, who was the first British monarch to open an Olympic Games. A total of 1,493 athletes from 57 countries competed in 46 events. The Soviet Union won the most medals with 50, followed by East Germany with 40 and Canada with 26. The United States finished fourth with 23 medals.
The 1988 Winter Olympics were a major success, both for Calgary and for Canada. The games were well-organized and ran smoothly, and the Canadian athletes performed well, winning more medals than they had in any previous Winter Olympics. The games also helped to boost tourism to Calgary and to promote Canada as a winter sports destination.
The 1988 Winter Olympics were also notable for a number of controversies. One controversy involved the Soviet Union’s decision to boycott the games in protest of the United States’ decision to allow South Korea to participate. Another controversy involved the use of performance-enhancing drugs by some athletes. Despite these controversies, the 1988 Winter Olympics were a major success and helped to cement Calgary’s reputation as a world-class winter sports city.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- A. 1986: The 1986 Winter Olympics were not held. The next Winter Olympics were held in 1988 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- C. 1984: The 1984 Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles, California, United States. The 1984 Winter Olympics were not held.
- D. None of these: The correct answer is B. 1988.