Today sees Norway attempt to make further Olympic history and the United States go for curling and speed skating glory. Follow CNN for live updates on the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy.

Here's a look back at the history of the Winter Olympics, including when the first games were held and where they've been hosted.

The ‘brawl on ice’ that erupted during the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics men’s ice hockey qualifiers continues to be a hot topic among fans. On the 16th, during the qualifying match between Canada and France,

The Olympic figure skating events concluded with the women's free skate to at the Milan Cortina Winter Games. The United States' Alysa Liu took Olympic gold; Japan's Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai took silver and bronze.