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The First Winter Olympics
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Pictured: Crowds gather to watch the 10,000m speedskating event.
02of 12The Inaugural ParadeGettyA total of 16 nations participated in 12 events, all held outside amidst the stunning background of the French Alps.Pictured: Team Italy marches in the inaugural parade at the 1924 Winter Olympics.
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The Inaugural Parade
A total of 16 nations participated in 12 events, all held outside amidst the stunning background of the French Alps.
Pictured: Team Italy marches in the inaugural parade at the 1924 Winter Olympics.
03of 12The First Winter Olympic ChampionGeorge Rinhart/Corbis via GettyAmerican speedskater Charles Jewtraw (right) became the first American to win a gold medal in the Winter Olympics when he won the first event, 500m speedskating.
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The First Winter Olympic Champion
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American speedskater Charles Jewtraw (right) became the first American to win a gold medal in the Winter Olympics when he won the first event, 500m speedskating.
04of 12Need for SpeedHulton Archive/GettyPictured: Jewtraw speeds past the finish line while competing in the event.
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Need for Speed
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Pictured: Jewtraw speeds past the finish line while competing in the event.
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The Youngest Competitor
She would go on to become a 10-time world champion, six-time European champion and three-time Olympic champion, and eventually start a successful acting career.
06of 12Skating Through the CompetitionTopical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/GettyWomen only participated in figure skating events, and there werejust 13 womencompeting at the first Winter Olympics in total.Herma Planck-Szabo of Hungary (left) took home the gold, Ethel Muckelt of Britain (center) took home silver and Beatrix Loughran (right) of Team USA took home bronze.
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Skating Through the Competition
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Women only participated in figure skating events, and there werejust 13 womencompeting at the first Winter Olympics in total.
Herma Planck-Szabo of Hungary (left) took home the gold, Ethel Muckelt of Britain (center) took home silver and Beatrix Loughran (right) of Team USA took home bronze.
07of 12Friendly CompetitionTopical Press/Hulton Archive/GettyPictured: French figure skater Andrée Joly and American figure skater Beatrix Loughran strike a pose during a practice session.
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Friendly Competition
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Pictured: French figure skater Andrée Joly and American figure skater Beatrix Loughran strike a pose during a practice session.
08of 12Getting in Some PracticeTopical Press Agency/GettyPictured: A group of American skaters spend some time practicing together.
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Getting in Some Practice
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Pictured: A group of American skaters spend some time practicing together.
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Goal Time
Pictured: Team USA faces off with Team Canada during an ice hockey match.
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Being Brought to the Top
11of 12Sleigh Ride TogetherTopical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/GettyTeam Great Britain, comprised of Ralph Broome, Thomas Arnold, Alexander Richardson and Rodney Soher, took home silver in the four-man bobsleigh event.
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Sleigh Ride Together
Team Great Britain, comprised of Ralph Broome, Thomas Arnold, Alexander Richardson and Rodney Soher, took home silver in the four-man bobsleigh event.
12of 12Cleaning Up NicelyTopical Press Agency/GettyThe British curling team used actual household brooms during their event.
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Cleaning Up Nicely
The British curling team used actual household brooms during their event.
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