Luxembourg at the 1998 Winter Olympics
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| Luxembourg at the 1998 Winter Olympics | |
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| IOC code | LUX |
| NOC | Luxembourg Olympic and Sporting Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Nagano | |
| Competitors | 1 (man) in 1 sport |
| Flag bearer | Patrick Schmit |
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| Winter Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Luxembourg sent a delegation to compete at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan from 7–22 February 1998. This was Luxembourg's sixth appearance at a Winter Olympic Games. The Luxembourgish delegation consisted of a single athlete, figure skater Patrick Schmit. In the men's singles he finished in 29th place.
Luxembourg first joined Olympic competition at the 1900 Summer Olympics and had their first participation at the Winter Olympic Games at the 1928 Winter Olympics.[1] Their participation at the Winter Olympics since has been sporadic, Luxembourg did not send a delegation to any Winter Olympics from 1948 to 1984.[1] Nagano marked their sixth appearance at a Winter Olympics.[1] The Luxembourgish delegation to Nagano consisted of a single figure skater, Patrick Schmit.[2] He was chosen as the flag bearer for the opening ceremony.[1]