The 1980 Winter Olympics, officially the XIII Olympic Winter Games and also known as Lake Placid 1980, were an international multi-sport event held from February 13 to 24, 1980, in Lake Placid, New York, United States. The 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, United States: February 13 – February 24, 1980. Top of the medal table: Soviet Union (10 gold, 6 silver, 6 bronze); East Germany (9 gold, 7 silver, 7 bronze); United States (6 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze). Wiki link