Winter Olympic Competitions Fast Facts
Here’s some background information about the Winter Olympics, which are held every four years.
Winter Olympics Facts and History
January 25, 1924-February 5, 1924 – The first Winter Olympics are held in Chamonix, France.
The Chamonix games were originally called International Sports Week 1924 and were retroactively named the First Olympic Winter Games.
The first Winter Olympic champion was Charles Jewtraw (USA); Jewtraw won a gold medal in the 500m speed skating event.
Sixteen nations and 258 athletes (11 women, 247 men) competed in 16 events at the first Winter Olympics.
Biathlon
1924 – Biathlon is an exhibition event at the Olympics in Chamonix Mont-Blanc.
Winter Olympics Facts and History
January 25, 1924-February 5, 1924 – The first Winter Olympics are held in Chamonix, France.
The Chamonix games were originally called International Sports Week 1924 and were retroactively named the First Olympic Winter Games.
The first Winter Olympic champion was Charles Jewtraw (USA); Jewtraw won a gold medal in the 500m speed skating event.
Sixteen nations and 258 athletes (11 women, 247 men) competed in 16 events at the first Winter Olympics.
Biathlon
1924 – Biathlon is an exhibition event at the Olympics in Chamonix Mont-Blanc.
1960 – Biathlon is added to the Olympics in Squaw Valley.
1992 – Women’s Biathlon is added to the Olympics in Albertville.
2014 – Biathlon mixed relay is added to the Olympics in Sochi.