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.

France has had its most successful Winter Olympics yet, bringing home a record 23 medals from the 2026 Games in northern Italy. While French athletes have never topped the table overall, they have provided some of the most striking moments in the history of an event that was born in the French Alps more than 100 years ago.

Team GB was aiming for their first gold in men's curling since 1924. But Canada got the better of them and secured a 9-6 win, to finish top of the podium.

The United States is on top of the hockey world for the first time in nearly a half-century. No miracle needed. Jack Hughes scored less than 2 minutes into overtime and the U.S. beat Canada 2-1 in the gold medal final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday,