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.

Hannah Bilka scored twice to spark a record 5-0 U.S. shutout of Canada in the group stage of the Olympic women's hockey tournament Tuesday in Milan.

Lucas Pinheiro Braathen enters the Winter Olympics as a legitimate medal contender in Alpine skiing, with a chance to become the first Brazilian and South American to win a Winter Olympics medal after switching allegiance from Norway.

Schleper, the daughter of a ski-shop owner from Vail, Colo., has represented the United States at four Winter Olympic Games; a Mexican citizen by marriage, she competed for Mexico at the 2018 and 2022 Olympics, and now, once again at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.

American Ben Ogden made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics when he picked up a silver medal in the cross-country skiing men's sprint classical race.

Johnny Weir is on televisions a lot right now. NBC's figure skating commentator at the Winter Olympics brings his voice to all those events throughout the Games. Weir brings enthusiasm to his calls, along with a true awe for the sport.

The Olympics have a rich history. Check out more information on their prolific past, promising present, future forecast, and more.