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This is the first winter Olympics hosted by South Korea. They hosted the summer Olympics in Seoul in 1988.
Winter Olympics Through The Years
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Winter Olympics Biographies
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Pyeongchang Preview What to expect at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games
Medalists by Event and by Country A quick rundown of 2018’s champions
All About Pyeongchang County Pyeongchang is a grand spot of nature in densely populated South Korea
Geopolitical Issues a Big Concern in Pyeongchang Nuclear tensions intensify surrounding the Olympic Games
Four New Events Added to the 2018 Winter Olympics New events continue to add cool factor to the Games
Competing Countries 92 countries to compete at Pyeongchang, including six newcomers
Nations Making Their Winter Olympic Debut Ecuador, Eritrea, Kosovo, Malaysia, Nigeria and Singapore go to Pyeongchang
Winter Olympics Trivia Fun Olympic facts for trivia buffs and novices
Olympic Symbols and Traditions Flames, doves, oaths, and more
Olympics Timeline From ancient Greece to the present day
Sports Previews
Alpine Skiing Winter 2018 sees a new event and a new ski slope
Biathlon A demanding combination of exertion and precision
Bobsleigh Offspring of the toboggan
Cross-Country Skiing The sport of the Vikings
Curling Thawing gender relations on the ice
Figure Skating Artistry takes center stage
Freestyle Skiing Bringing skiing to new heights
Ice Hockey A tournament of veterans
Luge One of the fastest Olympic sports
Nordic Combined Long dominated by Scandinavian countries
Skeleton Face first down an icy track
Ski Jumping Women finally get their chance to compete
Snowboarding Parallel slalom gives way to big air
Speed Skating Mass start brings a new twist to an old classic
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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 Trivia Who has won the most medals for the United States in the Winter Olympics?
Winter Olympics History: Part 1 What the was first year that female athletes could compete in events other than figure skating at a Winter Olympics?
Winter Olympics History: Part 2 East Germany made its Olympic debut at which Winter Games?
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TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Current Events This Week: January 2023
African Americans by the Numbers
Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents
The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales
TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
Current Events This Week: January 2023
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Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents
The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales
- Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?
- The Twelve Dancing Princesses
- Current Events This Week: January 2023
- African Americans by the Numbers
- Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents
- The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales
