The Biggest Scandal's of the Winter Olympics (Part Two)

Let's keep going. In 1994, figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was attacked by a baton-wielding maniac, who injured her thigh. It was later revealed that the assault was orchestrated by none other than U.S. teammate Tonya Harding. A fierce rivalry ensued and Kerrigan would have the last laugh by winning a silver medal in Lillehammer. Harding ended up in 8th place and was subsequently banned from international competition after the fiasco.

In 2002, it was revealed that Olympic bid winners, Salt Lake City, were involved in a scandal. After having lost 5 bids for the Winter Games, Salt Lake City's Olympic committee got a little too desperate. In 1998, it was discovered that IOC constituents received millions in illicit handouts from U.S. organizers, including V.I.P. Super Bowl trips, college schlorships and even cosmetic surgery handouts for their families! 10 members ended up being expelled from the IOC. To make matters worse, it was later revealed that $4.4 million dollars was given to IOC members by organizers of the Nagano games of 98!

In 2006, the U.S. Skeleton's team coach, Tim Nardiello was accused of sexually assaulting two of his female sliders. Nardiello would be suspended but was later acquited of all charges due to inadequate evidence. However, the U.S. Olympic Committee refused to let him near the team for the Torino games. Nardiello apparently didn't take their demands to heart for he trained the team anyway. As a result Nardiello was fired for good less than two weeks before the Olympics. Whether he was responsible or not, the fact remains that no U.S qualifier would medal at Torino and only one woman (Katie Uhlaender) would even finish in the top 15 with a 6th place finish.

That's all folks. Stay tuned as the games begin today. TGITO!