• Chamonix 1924: Skiing (When Alpine Skiing Wasn't an Olympic Sport)

  • Oct 14 2024
  • Length: 15 mins
  • Podcast

Chamonix 1924: Skiing (When Alpine Skiing Wasn't an Olympic Sport)

  • Summary

  • Alpine skiing is one of the core sports on today's Winter Olympic program, but it wasn't even an event at the very first Winter Olympics at Chamonix in 1924. Instead, the only skiing that mattered was cross-country, ski jumping, and Nordic combined.

    Was there drama? Of course! And it started in qualifications. We've got the full story here, including Mother Nature's revenge, an incorrect podium, and the man who created technology that would forever change the sport of skiing.

    Alison's got the full details in this episode!

    For a transcript of this episode and full source list, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.

    Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

    Keep the Flame Alive: Games History Moment with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown is released monthly. In 2024, these episodes explore the first Winter Olympic Games at Chamonix, France in 1924. Look for our regular episodes every week, with daily editions during the Olympics and Paralympics.

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