February 6-22 is the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, taking place in Milano Cortina, Italy. The first Winter Olympic Games were held in 1924 in Chamonix, France. It recognized athletes from 16 countries, and featured sports like skiing, skating, bobsleigh, curling, and ice hockey. In this year’s Games, more than 3,500 athletes from 93 countries will compete in 16 sports. The first Olympic Games were held in 776 BCE. It featured only 1 event: the stade race. This was a 200-meter footrace that is still performed today in the 200-meter sprint. The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece. It recognized 241 male athletes from 14 countries, competing in 9 sporting events. These include athletics (track and field), cycling (road and track), fencing, gymnastics, shooting, swimming, tennis, weightlifting, and wrestling. Major Project: School Winter Olympics Students work as a class to plan and hold a school Winter Olympic Games. Students divide into committees to look afte...
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