The Winter Olympics kicked off on February 11, 1924 in Chamonix, France, starting a tradition of snow and ice competition that continues today! #RandomFact #DailyFact #WinterOlympics #SportsHistory #Chamonix1924

On This Day in Olympic Curling History: Feb 9 Play begins in Karuizawa and Niklas carries the flag in Korea

On This Day in Olympic Curling History: Feb 9

Play begins in Karuizawa, Jennifer Jones meets the fans and Niklas Edin carries the flag in Korea

#curling #olympics #OTD #Beijing2022 #PyeongChang2018 #Sochi2014 #Nagano1998 #Chamonix1924 👇

On this day in 1924, the first modern Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France. The success exceeded all hopes! Over 10,000 spectators showed up, and the spirit of competition was so strong that the IOC retroactively named it the 1st Olympic Winter Games. 🏆
#WinterOlympics #Chamonix1924

On this day in 1924, the first Winter Olympics began in Chamonix, France. #OTD #WinterOlympics #Chamonix1924

📌 The Olympic Winter Games are turning 100 years tomorrow.

🔹 In #Chamonix1924, 258 athletes from 16 national teams came together for what later became the first ever Olympic Winter Games.

👉 Story: olympics.com/ioc/news/100...

👉 Video: youtu.be/ZFtG72HhKlE

📸 © IOC / Auguste Couttet