For the first time in the history of the Winter Olympics, an athlete from South America has heard their anthem played during a medal ceremony.

With roots in military training, high-endurance ski mountaineering is finally catching on in the United States

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.

The Olympian and mother of two first made her Olympic debut in 2010 in Vancouver. Sixteen years later, she adds

Mikaela Shiffrin's coach, Karin Harjo, became the first woman to set a course for an Olympic Alpine skiing event, designing the women's giant slalom.

Klaebo crossed the line in 1 hour, 4 minutes and 24.5 seconds, stretching Norway’s margin to 22.2 seconds over France’s team in second place, and securing King Klaebo his ninth career Olympic gold medal, the most ever at the Winter Games.

By Marleen Kaesebier BORMIO, Italy, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Ski mountaineering is ready for its Olympic debut starting with the men's and women's sprint events on Thursday. It does so in a mountain region rich with the sport's history.

Twenty-one men have won a gold medal in figure skating at the Olympics since 1908. Here's the full list.