In which sport did the US "Miracle on Ice" occur?
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Figure Skating
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Answer
The "Miracle on Ice" refers to the 1980 Winter Olympics ice hockey game between the United States and the heavily favored Soviet Union team. The US team, made up of amateur and collegiate players, defeated the Soviet team in a stunning upset, eventually winning the gold medal.
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