Full History Of Winter Olympic Games In Timeline From 1901

1901: Nordic Games organized in Stockholm, Sweden

In 1901, the Nordic Games were organized by General Viktor Gustaf Balck in Stockholm, Sweden, marking the beginning of a multi-sport event focused on winter sports.

1903: Nordic Games held

In 1903, the Nordic Games were held, continuing the series of winter sports events that had begun in 1901.

1905: Nordic Games held

In 1905, the Nordic Games were held, continuing the series of winter sports events that had begun in 1901.

1908: Figure Skating Added to the Olympic Programme

In 1908, figure skating was added to the Olympic programme at the Summer Olympics in London, marking the inclusion of winter sports in the Summer Olympics.

1908: Special figures figure skating event was only contested at the Summer Olympics

The special figures figure skating event was only contested at the 1908 Summer Olympics.

1912: Proposal to Stage Winter Sports Week for 1912 Summer Olympics Rejected

In 1912, Italian count Eugenio Brunetta d'Usseaux proposed that the IOC stage a week of winter sports as part of the Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, but the organisers rejected this idea.

1916: 1916 Olympics Cancelled Due to World War I

In 1916, the Olympic Games, which were to be held in Berlin, Germany, were cancelled due to the outbreak of World War I, and the planned winter sports week did not take place.

1920: Eddie Eagan Olympic champion in boxing

In 1920, Eddie Eagan had been an Olympic champion in boxing.

1920: Gillis Grafström wins gold medal in men's figure skating

In 1920, Gillis Grafström of Sweden won gold medal in men's figure skating.

1920: Olympic flag stolen

In 1920, the Olympic flag was stolen, as was its replacement.

1920: Figure Skating and Ice Hockey Featured at Summer Olympics

In 1920, the Summer Olympics were held in Antwerp, Belgium, and featured figure skating and an ice hockey tournament, marking the inclusion of winter sports in the Summer Olympics.

1922: Germany hosted Deutsche Kampfspiele winter edition

In 1922, Germany, which was banned from the Olympics, hosted a series of games called Deutsche Kampfspiele, starting with the winter edition.

1924: "International Winter Sports Week" to be held in Chamonix, France

In 1924, France, the host nation of the Summer Olympics, was chosen to host a separate "International Winter Sports Week" under the patronage of the IOC, later known as the first Winter Olympics.

1924: Military patrol as a medal sport

In 1924, military patrol, a precursor to the biathlon, was a medal sport.

1924: Winter Olympics hosted in France

In 1924, the Winter Olympics were hosted in France.

1924: First Winter Olympic Games held in Chamonix, France

In 1924, the first Winter Olympic Games were held in Chamonix, France, marking the beginning of a major international multi-sport event held every four years.

1924: First Winter Olympic Games in Chamonix

In 1924, the first Winter Olympic Games were held in Chamonix, France, with more than 250 athletes from 16 nations competing in 16 events.

1925: IOC decided to create a separate winter event

In 1925, the IOC decided to create a separate winter event and the 1924 games in Chamonix were retroactively designated as the first Winter Olympics.

1926: Nordic Games held

In 1926, the Nordic Games were held, continuing the series of winter sports events that had begun in 1901.

1928: Lake Placid hosted the Winter Olympics

In 1928, Lake Placid, New York, United States hosted the Winter Olympics.

1928: Military patrol as a demonstration sport

In 1928, Military patrol, a precursor to the biathlon, was demonstrated.

1928: Skijöring demonstrated in St. Moritz

In 1928, Skijöring, skiing behind dogs, was a demonstration sport in St. Moritz.

1928: Sonja Henie wins gold in Ladies' Singles

In 1928, Sonja Henie of Norway won the Ladies' Singles at age 15, a record that stood until 1998.

1928: Winter Games held in St. Moritz, Switzerland

In 1928, St. Moritz, Switzerland, hosted the second Winter Games, facing challenges with fluctuating weather conditions.

1928: Venues from 1928 Games remained in place

In 1928, most venues from the games remained in place.

1928: Winter Olympics hosted in Switzerland

In 1928, the Winter Olympics were hosted in Switzerland.

1932: Gillis Grafström won silver in figure skating

In 1932, Gillis Grafström won his silver in figure skating.

1932: Lake Placid previous Winter Olympics

In 1932, Lake Placid previously hosted the Winter Olympics.

1932: Sled-dog race held at Lake Placid

In 1932, a sled-dog race was held at Lake Placid.

1932: Winter Olympics hosted in the United States

In 1932, the Winter Olympics were hosted in the United States for the first time.

1936: Military patrol as a demonstration sport

In 1936, Military patrol, a precursor to the biathlon, was demonstrated.

1936: Ice stock sport demonstrated in Germany

In 1936, ice stock sport, a German variant of curling, was demonstrated in Germany.

1936: Winter Games Organized in Garmisch and Partenkirchen

In 1936, the German towns of Garmisch and Partenkirchen organized the Winter Games, marking the last time the Summer and Winter Olympics were held in the same country in the same year.

1936: Winter Olympic Games held

In 1936, the Winter Olympic Games were held, continuing the quadrennial tradition that had begun in 1924.

1936: Winter Olympics held in Germany

In 1936, the Winter Olympics were held in Germany.

1938: Decision to hold 1940 Games in Sapporo Rescinded

In 1938, the decision to hold the 1940 Winter Olympics in Sapporo, Japan, was rescinded due to the Japanese invasion of China.

1939: 1940 Games were cancelled following the German invasion of Poland

In 1939, the 1940 Games were cancelled following the German invasion of Poland.

1940: Winter Olympic Games Interrupted

In 1940, the Winter Olympic Games were interrupted by World War II.

1940: 1940 Winter Olympics Cancelled

In 1940, the Winter Olympics, which had been awarded to Sapporo, Japan, and then to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, were cancelled due to World War II.

1944: Cortina d'Ampezzo had been selected to organise the 1944 Winter Olympics

In 1944, Cortina d'Ampezzo had been selected to organise the Winter Olympics.

1944: Winter Olympic Games Interrupted

In 1944, the Winter Olympic Games were interrupted by World War II.

1944: 1944 Winter Olympics Cancelled

In 1944, the Winter Olympics, originally scheduled for Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy, were cancelled due to World War II.

1948: Germany not allowed to compete

In 1948, Germany was not allowed to compete at the Winter Olympics due to its role in World War II.

1948: Military patrol as a demonstration sport

In 1948, Military patrol, a precursor to the biathlon, was demonstrated.

1948: St. Moritz hosted the first post-war games

In 1948, St. Moritz was selected to host the first post-war games.

1948: Winter Olympic Games Resumed

In 1948, the Winter Olympic Games resumed after being interrupted in 1940 and 1944 by World War II.

1948: Winter Olympics hosted in Switzerland

In 1948, the Winter Olympics were hosted in Switzerland.

1948: Winter pentathlon demonstrated

In 1948, winter pentathlon, a variant of the modern pentathlon, was included as a demonstration event.

1950: IOC recognised the West German Olympic Committee

In 1950, the IOC recognised the West German Olympic Committee and invited East and West Germany to compete as a unified team at the 1952 Winter Games.

1952: China's first time competing in the Olympics

In 1952, China competed in the Olympics for the first time.

1952: East Germany declined the invitation to compete as a unified team

In 1952, East Germany declined the invitation to compete as a unified team and instead sought international legitimacy separate from West Germany.

1952: Second time Games held in Norway

In 1952, it was the second time the Games were held in Norway, after the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo.

1952: Norway leads the gold medal count

In 1952, the Norwegian Olympic team led the gold medal count.

1952: Olympic Flame tradition introduced

In 1952, the Olympic Flame tradition was introduced at the games in Oslo, Norway, with the first Winter torch relay conducted entirely on skis.

1952: The PRC returns to the Olympics for the first time

In 1952, the People's Republic of China returned to the Olympics for the first time since 1952 and made its Winter Olympic debut.

1952: Winter Olympics hosted in Norway

In 1952, the Winter Olympics were hosted in Norway.

1955: Soviet Union recognised East Germany

In 1955, the Soviet Union recognised East Germany as a sovereign state, giving more credibility to East Germany's campaign to become an independent participant in the Olympic Games.

1956: Cortina d'Ampezzo Organised Winter Olympics

In 1956, Cortina d'Ampezzo organized the Winter Olympics after not being able to host the games in 1944.

1956: First Winter Olympics

In 1956, first Winter Olympics, a Soviet or Russian delegation had never been outside the top five medal-winning nations.

1956: Winter Olympics hosted in Italy

In 1956, the Winter Olympics were hosted in Italy.

1956: Soviet Union first participated at the 1956 Winter Games

The Soviet Union first participated at the 1956 Winter Games.

1960: Military patrol became an official sport

In 1960, Military patrol became an official sport.

1960: First Olympics ever broadcast to an international audience

In 1960, no television rights were sold until the Summer Olympics in Rome.

1960: IOC awarded the 1960 Olympics to Squaw Valley

In 1960, the IOC awarded the Olympics to Squaw Valley, United States.

1960: Winter Olympics hosted in the United States

In 1960, the Winter Olympics were hosted in the United States.

1961: Construction of the Berlin Wall

In 1961, the situation became tense when the Berlin Wall was constructed by East Germany to stop migration of its citizens.

1964: Germany at the Winter Olympics

In 1964, Germany at the Winter Olympics last time before 1992 as a single nation.

1964: Ice stock sport demonstrated in Austria

In 1964, ice stock sport, a German variant of curling, was demonstrated in Austria.

1964: Innsbruck Hosted the Winter Olympics

In 1964, the Austrian city of Innsbruck hosted the Winter Olympics, facing challenges with unprojected warm weather.

1964: Winter Olympics hosted in Austria

In 1964, the Winter Olympics were hosted in Austria.

1964: Innsbruck Winter Olympics Infrastructure

In 1964, the infrastructure built for Innsbruck Winter Olympics was maintained, which later helped with the decision to host the 1976 games.

1967: IOC began enacting drug testing protocols in 1967

In 1967, the IOC began enacting drug testing protocols in response to performance enhancing drugs.

1968: IOC split the East and West German teams

At the 1968 Grenoble Games, the IOC split the East and West German teams and threatened to reject host-city bids from any country that refused entry visas to East German athletes.

1968: First colour broadcast of the Olympic Games

In 1968, the Winter Olympics in Grenoble were the first to be broadcast in colour, with television rights sold for US$2 million. The Games featured 1,158 athletes from 37 nations competing in 35 events. The Games were decentralised to save costs, leading to the creation of three Olympic Villages.

1968: Winter Olympics hosted in France

In 1968, the Winter Olympics were hosted in France.

1968: Random drug testing started at the 1968 Winter Olympics

Random drug testing started at the 1968 Winter Olympics.

1970: Awarding of the 1976 Winter Olympics to Denver

In 1970, the 1976 Winter Olympics were awarded to Denver, Colorado. This decision was later reversed when Denver withdrew as the host city.

November 1972: Denver withdraws from hosting the 1976 Winter Olympics

In November 1972, Denver, Colorado, withdrew from hosting the 1976 Winter Olympics due to increasing costs and the oil crisis, following a local plebiscite against public funding of the Games.

1972: Sapporo hosts the Winter Olympics

In 1972, Sapporo, Japan, hosted the Winter Games, the first time the event was held outside of North America or Europe. During the 1972 Games, Karl Schranz was excluded for professionalism. Canada boycotted the ice hockey tournaments in 1972 and 1976 in protest over the use of professional players. Francisco Fernández Ochoa became the first Spaniard to win a Winter Olympic gold medal.

1972: Winter Olympics hosted in Japan

In 1972, the Winter Olympics were hosted in Japan.

February 1973: Innsbruck accepts invitation to host 1976 Winter Games

In February 1973, Innsbruck accepted the IOC's invitation to host the 1976 Winter Games after Denver withdrew.

1976: Canada joins boycott of Ice Hockey at the Winter Olympics

In 1976, Canada boycotted the ice hockey tournaments, continuing from 1972, in protest at not being able to use players from professional leagues.

1976: Canada failed to win a gold

In 1976, Canada failed to win a gold at the Summer Olympics in Montreal

1976: Innsbruck hosts the 1976 Winter Games

In 1976, Innsbruck hosted the Winter Games, featuring the first combination bobsleigh-and-luge track. During the 1976 Games, the Soviet Union won its fourth consecutive ice hockey gold medal.

1976: IOC offers Games to Vancouver-Garibaldi, rejected

In 1976, after Denver withdrew from hosting the Winter Olympics, the IOC offered the Games to Vancouver-Garibaldi, British Columbia. Vancouver-Garibaldi rejected the offer due to a change in the provincial government.

1976: Winter Olympics hosted in Austria

In 1976, the Winter Olympics were hosted in Austria.

1980: Lake Placid hosts the Winter Olympics

In 1980, Lake Placid hosted the Winter Olympics. During the 1980 Games, Cyprus made their Olympic debut. The People's Republic of China and Costa Rica competed for the first time at the Winter Games. The Republic of China boycotted the Games due to the IOC's recognition of the People's Republic of China.

1980: Taiwan's Boycott and China's Participation in the Olympics

In 1980, Taiwan decided not to participate in the Winter Olympics held in Lake Placid. Prior to the Games, the IOC agreed to allow China to compete in the Olympics for the first time since 1952 as the "People's Republic of China".

1980: Winter Olympics hosted in the United States

In 1980, the Winter Olympics were hosted in the United States.

1984: Sarajevo hosts the Winter Olympics

In 1984, Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, hosted the Winter Olympics. Host nation Yugoslavia won its first Olympic medal. Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean received perfect scores for their Boléro routine.

1984: Taiwan's return to Olympic competition as Chinese Taipei

In 1984, Taiwan returned to Olympic competition at the Winter Games in Sarajevo as Chinese Taipei, agreeing to compete under a specific flag and anthem.

1984: Winter Olympics held in Yugoslavia

In 1984, the Winter Olympics were held in Yugoslavia.

1986: IOC decision to alternate Summer and Winter Olympic Games

In 1986, during the 91st International Olympic Committee session, IOC members decided to alternate the Summer Olympic Games and the Winter Olympic Games on separate four-year cycles in even-numbered years.

1986: IOC session to separate Summer and Winter Games

In 1986, the 91st IOC Session reached the decision to separate the Summer and Winter Games and place them in alternating even-numbered years.

1988: Investigation uncovered inconsistencies in bids for Olympics since 1988

An investigation uncovered inconsistencies in the bids for every Olympics (both Summer and Winter) since 1988.

1988: Calgary hosts the Winter Olympics, spans three weekends

In 1988, Calgary hosted the Winter Olympics, spanning 16 days. During the 1988 Games, new events were added in ski-jumping and speed skating. Curling, short track speed skating, and freestyle skiing were demonstration sports. The speed skating events were held indoors for the first time, on the Olympic Oval. Dutch skater Yvonne van Gennip won three gold medals.

1988: Canada failed to win a gold

In 1988, Canada failed to win a gold at the Winter Olympics in Calgary

1988: Matti Nykänen and Christa Rothenburger achieve records at the Winter Olympics

In 1988, Finnish ski jumper Matti Nykänen won all three events in his sport. Italian skier Alberto Tomba made his Olympic debut. East German Christa Rothenburger won the women's 1,000 metre speed skating event, and later became the only athlete to win medals in both a Summer and Winter Olympics in the same year.

1988: Winter Olympics hosted in Canada

In 1988, the Winter Olympics were hosted in Canada.

1988: Ski ballet event demonstrated

In 1988, the ski ballet event, later known as ski-acro, was demonstrated.

1988: Olympics were held in South Korea

The 1988 Summer Olympics were held in Seoul, South Korea.

1992: Demonstration sports were discontinued

After 1992, demonstration sports were discontinued.

1992: Albertville hosts the Winter Games, last games in the same year as Summer Games

In 1992, Albertville hosted the Winter Games, the last to be held in the same year as the Summer Games. During the 1992 Games, Germany competed as a single nation for the first time since 1964.

1992: Kjetil-Andre Aamodt wins Super-G

In 1992, Kjetil-Andre Aamodt of Norway won Super-G.

1992: Asian countries won fifteen medals at the Albertville Games

In 1992, at the Albertville Games, Asian countries achieved a total of fifteen medals, with three being gold, marking the start of increasing success in the Winter Olympics.

1992: Last time Summer and Winter Olympics held in the same year

In 1992, the Summer and Winter Olympic Games were held in the same year for the last time before a decision was made to alternate them on separate four-year cycles.

1992: Winter Olympics hosted in France

In 1992, the Winter Olympics were hosted in France.

1992: Ski ballet event demonstrated

In 1992, the ski ballet event, later known as ski-acro, was demonstrated.

1992: Addition of new sports to the Olympic programme

Since 1992, new sports have been added to the Olympic programme, including short-track speed skating, snowboarding, freestyle and moguls skiing.

1993: Dissolution of Czechoslovakia

In 1993, the Czech Republic and Slovakia made their Olympic debuts in 1994 after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993.

January 1994: Attack on Nancy Kerrigan

On 6 January 1994, American skater Nancy Kerrigan was injured in an assault planned by the ex-husband of opponent Tonya Harding.

1994: Lillehammer hosts the Winter Olympics

In 1994, Lillehammer, Norway, hosted the Winter Olympics, the first to be held in a different year from the Summer Games. It was also the first time the Olympic Truce was observed. As a result, after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993, the Czech Republic and Slovakia made their Olympic debuts.

1994: Winter Olympics held

In 1994, the Winter Olympics were held, as part of the change in rotation decided in 1986.

1994: Winter Olympics hosted in Norway

In 1994, the Winter Olympics were hosted in Norway.

1996: Games brought forward

In 1996, the games that would be held were brought forward by two years, being scheduled to 1994.

1998: Nagano hosts Winter Olympics, NHL players participate, women's ice hockey debut

In 1998, the Winter Olympics were held in Nagano. The National Hockey League allowed its players to participate in the men's ice hockey tournament for the first time, and the Czech Republic won the tournament. Women's ice hockey made its debut, and the United States won the gold medal. Bjørn Dæhlie became the most decorated Winter Olympic athlete. Austrian Hermann Maier survived a crash and won two gold medals. Tara Lipinski became the youngest female gold medallist in an individual event.

1998: Winter Olympics hosted in Japan

In 1998, the Winter Olympics were hosted in Japan.

1998: Four-year Olympic Cycle Resumed

In 1998, the four-year Olympic Cycle resumed after the games held in 1994, continuing the alternating schedule of Summer and Winter Olympics.

1998: Cost of hosting the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano

The 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, cost $12.5 billion to host.

1998: Gifts received from the Japanese Organising Committee for Nagano's bid

The gifts received by IOC members from the Japanese Organising Committee for Nagano's bid for the 1998 Winter Olympics were described as "astronomical".

November 1999: Establishment of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

In November 1999, the IOC established the independent World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

2001: September 11 attacks impact 2002 games

In 2001, the September 11 attacks of 2001 impacted the 2002 Winter Games, leading to a higher degree of security.

2002: Bribery scheme discovered after Salt Lake City awarded the 2002 Games

Following Salt Lake City being awarded the right to host the 2002 Games, a bribery scheme was discovered where gifts and other financial considerations were given to IOC officials.

2002: Kjetil-Andre Aamodt wins Super-G

In 2002, Kjetil-Andre Aamodt of Norway won Super-G.

2002: Norway Winter Olympic Gold Medals

In 2002, Norway Winter Olympic Gold Medals record was matched.

2002: Salt Lake City hosts the Winter Olympics

In 2002, Salt Lake City hosted the Winter Olympics. These Games were the first to take place since the September 11 attacks of 2001, which meant a higher degree of security to avoid a terrorist attack.

2002: Winter Olympics hosted in the United States

In 2002, the Winter Olympics were hosted in the United States.

2002: Olympics were held in Salt Lake City

The Olympics were held in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 2002.

2003: IOC awards 2010 Winter Olympics to Vancouver

In 2003, the IOC awarded the 2010 Winter Olympics to Vancouver.

2006: Lindsey Jacobellis lost the gold at the 2006 Winter Olympics

At the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino Lindsey Jacobellis of the United States lost the gold due to a brutal fall.

2006: Kjetil-Andre Aamodt wins Super-G, Claudia Pechstein earns ninth career medal

In 2006, Kjetil-Andre Aamodt of Norway won the Super-G to become the most decorated ski racer of all time. Claudia Pechstein of Germany became the first speed skater to earn nine career medals.

2006: Turin hosts the Winter Olympics

In 2006, Turin hosted the Winter Olympics. South Korean athletes won 10 medals in short-track speed skating. In the women's Cross-Country team pursuit Canadian Sara Renner broke one of her poles and a Norwegian coach lent her a pole.

2006: Winter Olympics hosted in Italy

In 2006, the Winter Olympics were hosted in Italy.

2006: Scandal involving blood doping at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin

The 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin became notable for a scandal involving blood doping, with Italian police conducting a raid on the Austrian cross-country ski team's residence.

2006: Cost of hosting the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin

The 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, cost $3.6 billion to host.

February 2009: Claudia Pechstein tests positive for "blood manipulation"

In February 2009, Claudia Pechstein tested positive for "blood manipulation" and received a two-year suspension, which she appealed.

2010: Russia's performance at the 2010 Games

Following a large investment in elite sport, Russia initially topped the medal table at the 2010 Games. Later claims emerged about state-sponsored doping.

2010: Pechstein precluded from competing in Vancouver

In 2010, Pechstein was precluded from competing in Vancouver after a Swiss Federal Tribunal overturned a lower court's ruling.

2010: Vancouver hosts the Winter Olympics

In 2010, Vancouver hosted the Winter Olympics. During the 2010 Games, the death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili resulted in changes to the Whistler Sliding Centre track.

2010: Poor performance of the Russian athletes

In 2010, at the Vancouver Winter Olympics, the Russian delegation had a poor performance. President Dmitry Medvedev called for the resignation of top sports officials immediately after the Games.

2010: Winter Olympics hosted in Canada

In 2010, the Winter Olympics were hosted in Canada.

July 2011: Pyeongchang selected to host the 2018 Winter Olympics

In July 2011, Pyeongchang, South Korea, was selected to host the 2018 Winter Olympics, marking the first time South Korea would host the Winter Olympics.

2011: State-sponsored doping program operated in Russia from at least late 2011 to 2015

From at least late 2011 to 2015, a state-sponsored doping program operated in Russia across the "vast majority" of Summer and Winter Olympic sports.

February 2014: Sochi hosts the 2014 Winter Olympics

In February 2014, Sochi, Russia, hosted the Winter Olympics, the first time Russia hosted the Winter Olympics; the Games featured a record 2,800 athletes from 88 countries competing in 98 events.

2014: Doping scheme

In 2014, Russia's disappointing performance at Vancouver is cited as the reason behind the enhancement of an already existing doping scheme at the Sochi Games.

2014: Winter Olympics held in Russia

In 2014, the Winter Olympics were held in Russia.

2014: Russian Doping Scandal at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi

The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi's Russian Doping Scandal has resulted in the International Olympic Committee to begin disciplinary proceedings against Russian athletes.

2014: Sochi hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics

The Sochi 2014 games had large costs as most installations had to be built.

July 2015: Beijing elected as host city for the 2022 Winter Olympics

On July 31, 2015, Beijing, China, was elected as the host city for the 2022 Winter Olympics, becoming the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Olympics.

2015: State-sponsored doping program operated in Russia from at least late 2011 to 2015

From at least late 2011 to 2015, a state-sponsored doping program operated in Russia across the "vast majority" of Summer and Winter Olympic sports.

December 2017: IOC announces Russia would compete as Olympic Athletes from Russia at the 2018 Winter Olympics

In December 2017, the IOC announced that Russia would compete as the Olympic Athletes from Russia at the 2018 Winter Olympics due to the doping scandal.

February 2018: 2018 Winter Olympics held in Pyeongchang

In February 2018, the Winter Olympics took place in Pyeongchang, South Korea, with more than 2,900 athletes from 92 countries participating in 102 events.

2018: Russia competes as Olympic Athletes from Russia at the 2018 Winter Olympics

In 2018, Russian athletes competed in the Winter Olympics as "Olympic Athletes from Russia" (OAR) due to the doping scandal.

2018: Therese Johaug excluded from the 2018 Winter Olympics

In 2018, Therese Johaug was excluded from the Winter Olympics due to using a banned cream for sunburned lips.

2018: Winter Olympics held in South Korea

In 2018, the Winter Olympics were held in South Korea.

2018: North and South Korea tensions affect 2018 Winter Olympics

In 2018, the lead-up to the Winter Olympics was affected by tensions between North and South Korea and the ongoing Russian doping scandal, leading to a unified Korean team in women's ice hockey.

2018: Increased chances of an Asian city hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics

In 2018, the results of Asian countries in previous games increased the chances of an Asian city hosting the Winter Olympics to be held the following year.

2020: Eagan Only Olympian to Accomplish Feat

As of 2020, Eddie Eagan remains the only Olympian to have won gold medals in both the Summer and Winter Olympics in different sports.

December 2021: Kamila Valieva's failed doping test

In December 2021, Kamila Valieva of Russia had a failed doping test. She was later disqualified for four years, leading to reallocation of team medals.

February 2022: 2022 Winter Olympics held in Beijing

In February 2022, the Winter Olympics were held in Beijing with strict COVID-19 protocols, including restrictions on public attendance, with the venues run entirely on renewable energy.

2022: Twelve countries have participated in every Winter Olympic Games

As of 2022, twelve countries have participated in every Winter Olympic Games: Austria, Canada, Finland, France, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States.