The first Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France, in 1924. This is the US team during the opening ceremonies. Eleven-year-old Sonja Henie stands with world champion figure skater Gilles ...

Jess and Ladis Hoefkens tied the knot on Mont Brévant in Chamonix, France Thomas Waterhouse / SWNS (2) Jess and Ladis Hoefkens kicked off their marriage with an adrenaline rush by skiing down ...

Explore items in the Smithsonian's collections related to 1924. In January, the first celebration of the Winter Olympics was held in Chamonix, France. The Summer Olympics followed later in the year in ...

Since the first Winter Olympic Games in 1924 in Chamonix, France, British Olympians and Paralympians have picked up over 60 medals on snow and ice. BBC Bitesize takes a look at some of the most ...