These historic images capture the triumphs, tensions and beauty of the Games.

Friday's ceremony marks the start of the 25th Winter Games

Women accounted for 45% of all competitors at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, up from 41% at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games in South Korea. Women currently make up 45% of the Milano Cortina 2026 senior leadership and 55% of the volunteer applications were from women.

Here's what to know on the pairs figure skating schedule at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, including dates, time and TV channel information.

As global temperatures rise, what will the Winter Games look like in another century? Will they be possible, even with innovations?

Curling was part of the 1924 Winter Olympics, but Canada didn’t enter a team. Britain won curling gold over the two other European contestants, Sweden and France. The curling medals weren’t awarded until 2006: Some sources said curling was supposed to be a demonstration event, not a real Olympic competition with medals.

(NEXSTAR) – Ski jumping features six Olympic events and four primary scoring factors as athletes prepare for competition on hills reaching heights of 420 feet. The sport has been part of the Winter Olympics since it made its debut in 1924.

We dive into the high-stakes history of the "illegal" gear and design breakthroughs that shaped a century of winter sports.