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Grab your skis ice skates and snowboard and learn how the Winter Olympic Games became a worldwide phenomenal event watched by millions
Although fans the world over have been fascinated by the modern Summer Olympics since 1896 the Winter Olympics didnt officially begin until 1924 The event celebrates coldweather sports displaying the talents of skiers ice skaters hockey players and most recently snowboarding Like its summer counterpart the Winter Games are dedicated to bringing together the worlds top athletes to honor their talents and see who gets to stand on the medal podium Gail Herman covers it allthe highs such as the 1980 US hockey teams unexpected gold medal grab as well as the lows including the Tonya HardingNancy Kerrigan figureskating scandal in 1994
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