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

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

In the men's cross-country team spring, Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher surged to silver to deliver the United States its first-ever Olympic medal in the event. Ogden won his second silver as he previously became the first American man to reach an Olympic cross-country podium since 1976.

America has been a frequent headquarters for the Games.

Team USA women’s curling secured a major win on Thursday, when they beat Switzerland 7-6. Their remarkable run in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games has been filled with impressive moments, including their first-ever win against Canada in an Olympic competition.

The Winter Olympics are the subject of sports headlines at the moment. And as we reach the final stretch of this 16-day affair, we look back on some of the most photogenic moments in its history. Here are some we’ve collected from the different corners of the internet.

American Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor raced as quick as she could down the bobsled track and glided to the first gold medal of her Olympic career.

Decorated American skier Lindsey Vonn made history at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. At 41, she became the oldest woman to compete in alpine racing at the Winter Games. After retiring from the sport in 2019,