Local Olympians share memories of 1976 Winter Olympics

Andrew Stroukoff and Susie Kelley competed at the Innsbruck 1976 Winter Games. They now live in Summerville and share their excitement for the competition in 2026.

Ilia Malinin's 'backflip' makes history at Winter Games as the figure skating’s iconic move returns to Olympic fold after 50 years - Why it was banned

Ilia Malinin made Olympic history at the 2026 Winter Games by landing a backflip, a move banned for nearly 50 years. This daring feat, last seen legally in Olympic competition in 1976, marks a significant moment for figure skating.
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Denver Reconsiders The Olympics Despite Dumping 1976 Games

It may be the most insulting snub in Olympic history. After seeking and winning the right to host the 1976 Winter Olympics, the city of Denver backed out of the games. Colorado voters rejected public funding of the Olympics in 1972 and the International ...
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Princess Anne enjoys Andrea Bocelli, Lang Lang performances at Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Princess Anne and her husband Timothy Laurence enjoyed the performances from Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and Chinese pianist Lang Lang at Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan.As per the

Winter Olympics 2026: Ben Ogden wins silver, becomes first U.S. male cross-country skier to medal since 1976

Historic moment for US cross-country skiing. 🥈 Ben OGDEN [USA] claims silver in the men's sprint classic — his first Olympic medal and the first medal for a US male cross-country skier since 1976. What a breakthrough 🤩 #MilanoCortina2026 | @FISCrossCountry | #MedalAlert |… pic.twitter.com/xN39TUbZBH

All the past Winter Olympics sites throughout history

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.