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All the past Winter Olympics sites throughout history

The first Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France, in 1924 from Jan. 26 to Feb. 4.

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Olympic history: A look back at the times the US has hosted the games

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History of Olympic torches and as the Winter Games begin in Milan Cortina

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Winter Olympics declared open in Milan amid bizarre 'penis-gate' scandal, ICE protests and familiar blend of rage and excitement, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI

Fire in the cauldron, anger in the streets and urinated messages in the snow – the 25th edition of the Winter Olympics were declared open in Milan on Friday night against a familiar blend of rage and ...

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Olympic history as TWO cauldrons lit; big cheers for Aussies… as fans ignore US boo plea — Wrap

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Milano Cortina 26 opens with spectacle and dissent as JD Vance, ICE booed

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Mix of politics and pride as opening ceremony gets Milano Cortina Olympics under way

Italian singers Laura Pausini and Cecilia Bartoli, rapper Ghali and actors Pierfrancesco Favino and Sabrina Impacciatore are also expected to perform.

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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open with dazzling ceremony

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Vittoria Ceretti Walks in Carla Bruni's Footsteps 20 Years Later at Milan Olympics Ceremony

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History of Olympic torches as the Winter Games begin in Milan Cortina

The start of the Winter Olympics is marked by the lighting of the cauldron. The Olympic torch began its journey to Milan and Cortina for the 2026 Winter Games on December 3.

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A Brief History of Political Protest at the Olympics

American athletes have spoken out this week on ICE’s actions in Minnesota, joining a long tradition of Team USA using their Olympic platform to speak out.