Read previews of the events, biographies of famous athletes, Olympic trivia and more
Memorable Moments of Years Past
Franz KlammerThe man who gave himself “terrible frights” Read more memorable moments The Miracle of 1980Cold war heroes Happy HaradaJapanese ski-jumping legend Bjorn DahlieThe winningest Winter Olympian Tonya and NancyAn ex-husband, a metal baton, and a U.S. title
Did You Know?
This is the first winter Olympics hosted by South Korea. They hosted the summer Olympics in Seoul in 1988. More…
Winter Olympics Through The Years
Olympics TimelineHistoryAll-Time Standings by CountryAll-Time Leading Medal WinnersMost Gold MedalsWinter Olympics Through the YearsSummer Olympics Through the Years
Winter Olympics Biographies
Eddie EaganMashahiko “Happy” HaradaDominik HasekSonja HenieBilly KiddMichelle KwanMario LemieuxTara LipinskiApolo Anton Ohnoview full list »
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Pyeongchang PreviewWhat to expect at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games All About Pyeongchang CountyPyeongchang is a grand spot of nature in densely populated South Korea Geopolitical Issues a Big Concern in PyeongchangNuclear tensions intensify surrounding the Olympic Games Four New Events Added to the 2018 Winter OlympicsNew events continue to add cool factor to the Games Competing Countries92 countries to compete at Pyeongchang, including six newcomers Nations Making Their Winter Olympic DebutEcuador, Eritrea, Kosovo, Malaysia, Nigeria and Singapore go to Pyeongchang Winter Olympics TriviaFun Olympic facts for trivia buffs and novices Olympic Symbols and TraditionsFlames, doves, oaths, and more Olympics TimelineFrom ancient Greece to the present day
Sports Previews
Alpine SkiingWinter 2018 sees a new event and a new ski slope BiathlonA demanding combination of exertion and precision BobsleighOffspring of the toboggan Cross-Country SkiingThe sport of the Vikings CurlingThawing gender relations on the ice Figure SkatingArtistry takes center stage Freestyle SkiingBringing skiing to new heights Ice HockeyA tournament of veterans LugeOne of the fastest Olympic sports Nordic CombinedLong dominated by Scandinavian countries SkeletonFace first down an icy track Ski JumpingWomen finally get their chance to compete SnowboardingParallel slalom gives way to big air Speed SkatingMass start brings a new twist to an old classic
Quizzes
Did You Know?Did you know China won its first Winter Olympic gold medals in Salt Lake City? What sport did it win them in? Winter Olympics TriviaWho has won the most medals for the United States in the Winter Olympics? Winter Olympics History: Part 1What the was first year that female athletes could compete in events other than figure skating at a Winter Olympics? Winter Olympics History: Part 2East Germany made its Olympic debut at which Winter Games?
