Who did the usa defeat to win the gold medal in ice hockey in 1980?
The men's ice hockey tournament at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, United States, was the 14th Olympic Championship. Twelve teams competed in the tournament, which was held from February 12 to 24. The United States won its second gold medal, including a win over the heavily favored Soviet Union that became known as the held at the Olympic Fieldhouse (8,000) and the Olympic Arena (2,500).
Who did the USA defeat in the Miracle on Ice semi-finals to win the gold medal in ice hockey in 1980?
Soviet Union
Ice hockey at the 1980 Winter Olympics
For the first game in the medal round, the United States played the Soviets. Finishing the first period tied at 2–2, and the Soviets leading 3–2 following the second, the U.S. team scored two more goals to take their first lead during the third and final period, winning the game 4–3. Following the game, the U.S. went on to clinch the gold medal by beating Finland in their last game. Likewise, the Soviet Union took the silver medal by beating Sweden.
Who did the USA defeat in the final game to win the gold medal in ice hockey in 1980?
Finland
Ice hockey at the 1980 Winter Olympics
Ice hockey at the 1980 Winter Olympics
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The United States won its second gold medal, including a win over the heavily favored Soviet Union that became known as the "Miracle on Ice".
Ice hockey at the 1980 Winter Olympics
The men's ice hockey tournament at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, United States, was the 14th Olympic Championship. USA won its second gold medal, which included a win over the Soviet Union in the semi-finals that became known as the "Miracle on Ice"; and defeating Finland in the final game.