In 1936, which was the last country ever to host the Summer and Winter Olympics in the same year?
1936 Winter Olympics 1936 Winter Olympics The 1936 Winter Olympics, officially known as the IV Olympic Winter Games (French: Les "IVes Jeux olympiques d'hiver") (German: "Olympische Winterspiele 1936"), were a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1936 in the market town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria, Germany. Germany also hosted that year's Summer Olympics in Berlin. 1936 is the last year in which the Summer and Winter Games were both held in the same country (the cancelled 1940 Games would have been held in Japan, with that country likewise hosting the Winter and Summer games). The 1936 Winter Olympics were organized on behalf
Figure skating at the 1936 Winter Olympics – Ladies' singles Figure skating at the 1936 Winter Olympics – Ladies' singles The ladies' individual skating event was held as part of the figure skating at the 1936 Winter Olympics. It was the sixth appearance of the event, which had previously been held twice at the Summer Olympics in 1908 and 1920 and at all three Winter Games from 1924 onward. The competition was held from Tuesday, February 11 to Saturday, February 15, 1936. Twenty-six figure skaters from 13 nations competed. Sonja Henie successfully defended her 1928 and 1932 title again; making her the most successful Olympic figure skater ever. Referee: Judges: