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How many times has the Winter Olympics been held?
Answer
25
As of 2026, the Winter Olympics have been held 25 times, including the most recent 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. The first modern Winter Olympics took place in 1924 in Chamonix, France, establishing a separate winter competition for cold-weather sports. The Winter Olympics are held every four years, typically two years after the Summer Olympics (though from 1948 to 1992 they were held in the same year). The Winter Olympics feature athletes competing in winter sports including skiing, ice skating, hockey, and sliding sports.
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The Winter Olympics have been held 25 times since 1924; the 2026 Milan-Cortina games will be the 26th Winter Olympics.
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