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Since the Winter Olympics began, this sport has been one of six that have appeared at every Winter Games.
WASHINGTON — Figure skating may be a signature part of the Winter Olympics, but the sport did not originate during the Winter Games.
While it might sound odd, figure skating actually made its Olympic debut in the Summer Games. The sport, known for its blend of athleticism, precision and artistry, made its first appearance in the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. It was the first-ever winter sport to be included in the Olympic program, according to NBC Olympics.
When did figure skating become an Olympic sport?
The first introduction in 1908 saw men’s, women’s and pairs competitions, with Sweden dominating the men’s event. Great Britain took home the inaugural ladies’ gold medal.
After its 1908 debut, the sport went missing for a couple of Summer Games before making its return in 1920 at the Antwerp Summer Olympics. It then became a permanent fixture starting with the first Winter Olympics in Chamonix, France, in 1924.
Since the Winter Olympics began, it has been one of six sports that have appeared at every iteration of the Winter Games. The other sports are hockey, speed skating, cross-country skiing, Nordic combined and ski jumping, according to NBC Olympics.
Why are the Olympics every two years?
For most of the 20th century, the Winter and Summer Olympics were held in the same year, then repeated every four years.
However, in 1994, things changed when the Winter and Summer Games were split and held every two years instead. The 1994 Winter Olympics were held in Lillehammer, Norway, followed by the Summer Games in 1996 in Atlanta.
The decision to break the 70-year-old tradition came after the International Olympic Committee amended the Olympic Charter to separate the games.
Since 1994, the Summer and Winter Olympics have been held every four years, respectively. The four-year period that elapses between Olympic Games is called an “Olympiad.”
Summer Games are held in the first year of the Olympiad, while the Winter Games are held in the third year.
There have been a few times when the Olympic Games were canceled or rescheduled, usually due to war or a global event such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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