1998 Winter Olympics medal table the two-man bobsleigh competition, a tie meant that two gold medals were awarded, so no silver medal was awarded for that event. A tie for second in the men's Super G skiing competition meant that a pair of silver medals were given out, so no bronze medal was awarded for that event. In the four-man bobsleigh, a tie for third resulted in the awarding of two bronze medals. Due to these ties, the number of gold medals awarded was one more than the number of silver or bronze medals. In snowboarding, Canadian Ross Rebagliati won the gold medal in the
Medal "For Courage in a Fire" Federation's Medal "For Life Saving" and by ministerial level awards, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry for Emergency Situations both have medals "For Courage in a Fire". The Medal "For Courage in a Fire" was awarded to members of the fire service, members of volunteer fire brigades, the military and other citizens: The Medal "For Courage in a fire" was awarded on behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR or Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of autonomous republics by chairmen, deputy chairmen and members of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviets of union and