Before 1924, figure skating and ice hockey events were held at the Summer Olympics, making their debuts in 1908 and 1920, respectively. In 1924, the French Olympic Committee organized a multi-sport competition called “International Winter Sports Week,

For many decades, Olympic Games included "demonstration sports." Some, like curling, became part of the permanent roster. But others, like skijoring, didn't stick around.

Team GB have been caught up in a row about illegal helmets on the first day of competition at the Winter Olympics.