What are the five original winter sports?
The Five Original Winter Olympic Sports
The first Winter Olympic Games were held in 1924 in Chamonix, France. At these Games, the five original winter sports (meaning the sports composed of the initial events) were:
- Bobsleigh
- Curling
- Ice Hockey
- Nordic Skiing
- Includes cross-country skiing, ski jumping, and Nordic combined
- Skating
- Includes figure skating and speed skating
These sports formed the foundation of the Winter Olympic program, although some, like curling, were not consistently included until later years. Today, the Winter Olympics have expanded to feature many more disciplines and events.