Calgary Winter Games The Winter Games are spread over 16 days for the first time. East German figure skater Katarina Witt defends her title, while American Brian Boitano gets the gold in the men's event. Alberto "La Bomba" Tomba of Italy wins the men's slalom and giant slalom. In the women's events, Vreni Schneider does the same. Loveable loser Eddie "the Eagle" Edwards comes in dead last in the 70-meter and 90-meter jumps, and is welcomed home by hundreds of fans in London. Jamaica enters its first bobsled team at the Winter Games in Calgary, but finishes in last place.
