Nordic Combined: First, you ski jump and then you cross-country ski. A very Scadinavian thing to do. These countries are once again the favorites to sweep the medals, especially Norway's Torbjoern Loekken.

The Americans, led by Pat Ahearn, will be watching as the Russians and the Norwegians battle for top team honors.

Ski Jumping: One of the Games' most dangerous sports, the Scandinavian and Eastern Bloc countries will dominate. Mike Holland is the United States' top entry.

Speed Skating: This marks the first time the event will be held indoors, so many skaters may break Olympic records.

The American men have an Eric who will challenge. It's not Heiden, but Eric Flaim from Pembroke, Mass. The United States' strongest chance for a gold medal lies in the skates of Bonnie Blair. Blair must defeat the strong East German duo of Karin Kania and Christa Rothenburger, both 1984 gold medalists.

The Americans will have their moments at Calgary. Good news for ABC-TV and its exclusive coverage of the games. Good news for those who will be watching ABC for the next two weeks. But as in all the past Winter Games, it will take more than just another "Miracle on Ice" for the Americans to dominate the Games.

Wait until Seoul, South Korea, and the Summer Games.