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.

On this day, January 25, 1924, the first Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France.

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Jan. 30, 1924, Gillis Grafström of Sweden won the men’s figure skating gold medal at the Chamonix Winter Olympics. The Chamonix Olympics is considered I Winter Olympics,