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

Pairs figure skating competition began on Feb. 9, 2002, dominated the early headlines.

When the 2026 Winter OIympics in Italy begin, the United States will look to beat its best single Games mark of 10 gold medals, which was set in 2002.

While he was covering the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, KSDK anchor Mike Bush tried his hand at an Olympic bobsled.