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All the past Winter Olympics sites throughout history

The first Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France, in 1924 from Jan. 26 to Feb. 4.

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How Luge Is Making History at the Winter Olympics

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Go inside the incredible 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan

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Here’s the latest from the opening day of the Milan Cortina Olympics

The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics officially get underway today with a multi-site opening ceremony spread across northern Italy.

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Ilia Malinin finishes second, U.S. women win hockey again as Day 1 of Olympic competition wraps up

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‘Surreal’: Canada’s men’s Olympic hockey team holds first practice in Milan

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Winter Olympics 2026 live updates: Ilia Malinin, USA win gold in team figure skating, Lindsey Vonn in 'stable condition'

Vonn's teammate, Breezy Johnson, won the first of the medals having already set the fastest time in the women's downhill.

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2026 Winter Olympics Feb. 8 schedule: Milan Cortina events

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Setting the scene at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

Hilary Knight Ties Olympic Record

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Hilary Knight ties US women's Olympic hockey record for most goals

Hilary Knight continues to further her mark as one of the greatest players ever in women's hockey — especially at the Winter Olympics.

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Ex-Badger Hilary Knight ties career Olympic scoring record in USA romp

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Hilary Knight Makes USA History, 2026 Olympic Women's Hockey Group Standings Ahead of KO Bracket

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USA shuts out Finland to remain unbeaten in Milan Cortina Olympic women's hockey: Live updates and reaction

The United States women's hockey team has thrashed Finland 5-0 in Milan, improving to 2-0 at these Olympic Games.

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Best images of Team USA hockey captain Hilary Knight

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Olympic women’s hockey: Knight ties mark as U.S. blanks Finland

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Team USA Olympic women's hockey vs Finland channel, streaming and odds

Team USA forward Hilary Knight scored in the American opener, marking her 13th career Olympic goal.

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Hilary Knight and U.S. women's hockey routs Finland, works to avoid norovirus

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Ice hockey-Canada start title defence with win, Knight ties US record

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Olympics history: Greek roots, modern era, future plans, more

The Olympics have a rich history. Check out more information on their prolific past, promising present, future forecast, and more.

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On This Day in Olympic Curling History: Feb 8

Olympic curling history notes on this day from Beijing 2022, PyeongChang 2018, Salt Lake City 2002 and Nagano 1998

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Which countries and athletes have the most Olympic medals of all time?

While the U.S. is on top of the overall Olympic medal count, it is not the country that dominates winter sports like the 2026 Milano Cortina Games in Italy.

'Quad God' Malinin is set to make history in first Olympic appearance

How and where to watch U.S. Olympic figure skating star Ilia Malinin. Can he be the first person to land a quad Axel in the Olympics? We explain the mechanics of skating's most difficult move.

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This is 40: Austria’s Karl becomes oldest individual gold medalist in Winter Olympic history

Who says you can't win Olympic gold at 40? Austrian Benjamin Karl's victory in the men's Alpine snowboarding parallel giant slalom (PGS) made him the oldest individual champion in the history of the Winter Games.

Meet the first mother-son duo ever competing at the Winter Olympics

Sarah Schleper and her son, Lasse Gaxiola, are set to make Olympic history at Milan Cortina 2026 as the first mother-son duo to compete at the same Winter Games. A mother and son duo are making history at these Olympic Games.

17 of the biggest scandals in Olympic history

Take a look back at the biggest Olympics controversies, from Jordan Chiles losing her bronze medal to Tonya Harding's infamous scandal.

Olympic history: A look back at the times the US has hosted the games

Olympic fans in the United States have a lot to look forward to over the next few years. Los Angeles will host the Summer Olympics in 2028, and on Wednesday, Salt Lake City was awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics.