| Official Name | The XIII Olympic Winter Games |
| Host City | Lake Placid, United States |
| Host Country | United States |
| Event Dates | 13 to 24 February 1980 |
| Number of Participating Nations (NOCs) | 37 |
| Total Athletes | 1,072 athletes |
| Men Athletes | 840 |
| Women Athletes | 232 |
| Sports / Disciplines | 6 sports, 10 disciplines |
| Total Events | 38 medal events |
| Main Stadium (Opening & Closing Ceremony) |
Lake Placid Olympic Center |
| Other Host Zones |
Whiteface Mountain and Mt. Van Hoevenberg |
| Opening Ceremony | 13 February 1980 |
| Closing Ceremony | 24 February 1980 |
| Olympic Motto | - |
| Official Mascot |
Roni the Raccoon |
| Official Emblem | Lake Placid 1980 Emblem |
| Official Torch | Lake Placid 1980 Torch |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time (UTC -5) |
| Firsts & Records |
Famous for the "Miracle on Ice" where the USA hockey team defeated the Soviet Union |
| Top Medal-Winning Nation | East Germany (9 gold medals) |
| Total Medals Awarded | 114 |
| Key Venues |
Lake Placid Olympic Center, Whiteface Mountain, Mt. Van Hoevenberg |
| Economic & Tourism Impact |
Established Lake Placid as a historic winter sports destination in the United States |
| Sustainability Focus |
Legacy use of Olympic venues and regional tourism development |
| Official Website |
https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/lake-placid-1980/ |
