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● ● ● ● ● Figure Skating Figure skating has developed from a practical way to get around on ice into the elegant mix of art and sport it is today. Figure skating is the oldest sport in the Olympic Winter Games program. It was started at the 1908 London Games and again in 1920 in Antwerp. The Dutch were arguably the earliest pioneers of skating. They began using canals to maintain communication by skating from village to village as far back as the 13th century. Two Americans are responsible for the major developments in the history of the sport. Sonja Henie made her Olympic debut in Chamonix in 1924 at the age just 11, and was so nervous she had to ask her coach what to do midway through her routine. By: Keturah
Nordic Combined ● This sport, which has a long Olympic history, combines ski jumping and cross country skiing. ● Nordic Combined started in 1892. ● For centuries in the snow-covered North, skis were required to chase game and gather firewood. ● The festival proved popular and soon attracted skiers from Sweden and other neighboring countries. ● Unsurprisingly, the sport has been dominated by the Norwegians and by the Finns. By, Paige
Page 1 and 2: Winter Olympic Sports By Mrs. Hanso
Page 3: Freestyle Skiing ● Freestyle skii
Page 7 and 8: Speed Skating ● Speed skating sta
Page 9 and 10: Luge ● Luge riders hurtle down sl
Page 11 and 12: Biathlon ● The word biathlon come
Page 13: Curling ● Curling is a team sport

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