Windcastor

Footage of the moment Salt Lake City was awarded the 2002 Winter Olympics and the behind-the-scenes story. Explaining the revenge from the humiliation of losing to Nagano by just four votes, and the decisive victory in the first round of voting. Yet behind that jubilation lurked the worst “bid scandal” in Olympic history. Includes the original text of President Samaranch's announcement.

The moment the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics were awarded: footage and a thorough behind-the-scenes analysis. Why did the favored candidate, Sion, Switzerland, lose? The truth behind the “retaliatory vote” triggered by allegations of Salt Lake City corruption, and the relentless determination of the Agnelli family, leaders of Fiat. Includes the original announcement by President Samaranch and voting data.

Footage and commentary from the moment Nagano was awarded the 1998 Winter Olympics. President Samaranch's roar of “NAGANO!” and the simultaneous interpreter's nervous stammer. We revisit this “third time's the charm” victory—overcoming Nagoya and Sapporo's defeats and narrowly defeating Salt Lake City by just four votes—alongside the One School, One Country campaign that earned worldwide acclaim.