1924 in Sports - Olympic Games

Olympic Games

1924 Winter Olympics

  • The 1924 Winter Olympics, the inaugural Winter Olympics, takes place in Chamonix, France. It is originally called Semaine des Sports d'Hiver, or "International Winter Sports Week".
  • Norway wins the most medals (18) and the most gold medals (5)

1924 Summer Olympics

  • The 1924 Summer Olympics takes place in Paris
  • United States wins the most medals (99) and the most gold medals (45)

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