Here's a look back at the history of the Winter Olympics, including when the first games were held and where they've been ...

On this day, January 25, 1924, the first Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France.

While India made their official debut at the Winter Olympics in 1964, seven sherpas achieved a historic feat in 1924 under the flag of British India ...

More than a century ago, in January 1924, some 258 athletes from 16 nations gathered in the French alpine resort of Chamonix to take part in the very first Winter Olympics. Black-and-white photographs ...

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Jan. 30, 2025. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Jan. 30, 1924, Gillis Grafström of Sweden won the ...

CHAMONIX, France (WCSC) — Sunday marks 102 years since the first Winter Olympics, officially known as the Olympic Winter Games, were held in Chamonix, France. The Games started on Jan. 25, 1924, and ...

Olympians in winter sports have been displaying their athletic excellence for years.

For many decades, Olympic Games included "demonstration sports." Some, like curling, became part of the permanent roster. But others, like skijoring, didn't stick around.