Winter Olympic Games Olympics, France, would host a separate "International Winter Sports Week" under the patronage of the IOC. Chamonix was chosen to host this "week" (actually 11 days) of events. The Games proved to be a success when more than 250 athletes from 16 nations competed in 16 events. Athletes from Finland and Norway won 28 medals, more than the rest of the participating nations combined. Germany remained banned until 1925, and instead hosted a series of games called Deutsche Kampfspiele, starting with the winter edition of 1922 (which predated the first Winter Olympics). In 1925 the IOC decided to create a
Figure skating at the 1924 Winter Olympics – Ladies' singles three consecutive Olympic Games. Referee: Judges: Figure skating at the 1924 Winter Olympics – Ladies' singles The ladies' individual skating event was held as part of the figure skating at the 1924 Winter Olympics. It was the third appearance of the event, which had previously been held at the Summer Olympics in 1908 and 1920. The competition was held on Tuesday, January 29 and on Thursday, January 31, 1924. It was the only women's event at the 1924 Winter Olympics. Eight figure skaters from six nations competed. Although eleven-year-old Sonja Henie finished last in this competition, she went on to