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.

The Milano Cortina Games are in their final stretch, as the Canadians look to capitalize with more spots on the podium

Norway on target to break its own record set in 2022 at the Milan 2026 Olympic games.

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

The Americans frequently top the gold and total medal leaderboards at the summer edition of the Games. But what about at the Winter Olympics?

Ben Lynch has made history for Team Ireland after he became the first Irish skier ever to make a final at the Winter Olympics. The Dubliner, who moved to Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada, when he was two years old,

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.

Janecke helps the U.S. Women's Hockey Team beat Canada in overtime to win gold at the Winter Olympics.

The U.S. is seeking its first Olympic gold in men’s hockey since the famed 1980 “Miracle on Ice” team engineered one of the most stunning upsets in sports history. The Americans have played in two gold-medal matches since then, suffering losses to nine-time Olympic champion Canada at the Vancouver Games in 2010 and the Salt Lake City Games in 2002.

The Milano Cortina Games are in their final stretch, as the Canadians look to capitalize with more spots on the podium

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