2018 Winter Olympics | Pyeongchang, South Korea
Read previews of the events, biographies of famous athletes, Olympic trivia and more
Memorable Moments of Years Past
Franz Klammer
The man who gave himself "terrible frights"
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The Miracle of 1980
Cold war heroes
Happy Harada
Japanese ski-jumping legend
Bjorn Dahlie
The winningest Winter Olympian
Tonya and Nancy
An ex-husband, a metal baton, and a U.S. title
Did You Know?
This is the first winter Olympics hosted by South Korea. They hosted the summer Olympics in Seoul in 1988.
Winter Olympics Through The Years
- Olympics Timeline
- History
- All-Time Standings by Country
- All-Time Leading Medal Winners
- Most Gold Medals
- Winter Olympics Through the Years
- Summer Olympics Through the Years
Winter Olympics Biographies
- Eddie Eagan
- Mashahiko "Happy" Harada
- Dominik Hasek
- Sonja Henie
- Billy Kidd
- Michelle Kwan
- Mario Lemieux
- Tara Lipinski
- Apolo Anton Ohno
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Pyeongchang Preview
What to expect at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games
All About Pyeongchang County
Pyeongchang is a grand spot of nature in densely populated South Korea
Geopolitical Issues a Big Concern in Pyeongchang
Nuclear tensions intensify surrounding the Olympic Games
Four New Events Added to the 2018 Winter Olympics
New events continue to add cool factor to the Games
Competing Countries
92 countries to compete at Pyeongchang, including six newcomers
Nations Making Their Winter Olympic Debut
Ecuador, Eritrea, Kosovo, Malaysia, Nigeria and Singapore go to Pyeongchang
Winter Olympics Trivia
Fun Olympic facts for trivia buffs and novices
Olympic Symbols and Traditions
Flames, doves, oaths, and more
Olympics Timeline
From ancient Greece to the present day
Sports Previews
Alpine Skiing
Winter 2018 sees a new event and a new ski slope
Biathlon
A demanding combination of exertion and precision
Bobsleigh
Offspring of the toboggan
Cross-Country Skiing
The sport of the Vikings
Curling
Thawing gender relations on the ice
Figure Skating
Artistry takes center stage
Freestyle Skiing
Bringing skiing to new heights
Ice Hockey
A tournament of veterans
Luge
One of the fastest Olympic sports
Nordic Combined
Long dominated by Scandinavian countries
Skeleton
Face first down an icy track
Ski Jumping
Women finally get their chance to compete
Snowboarding
Parallel slalom gives way to big air
Speed Skating
Mass start brings a new twist to an old classic
Quizzes
Did You Know?
Did you know China won its first Winter Olympic gold medals in Salt Lake City? What sport did it win them in?
Winter Olympics Trivia
Who has won the most medals for the United States in the Winter Olympics?
Winter Olympics History: Part 1
What the was first year that female athletes could compete in events other than figure skating at a Winter Olympics?
Winter Olympics History: Part 2
East Germany made its Olympic debut at which Winter Games?
