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American Charles Jewtraw became the first Winter Games champion by winning the first event, the 500m speed skating. The outstanding individual performer was Finland's Clas Thunberg, who took five medals, including three golds, in the five speed skating events.
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Which winter olympic events US did not get a medal in 2007?
There were no Olympic Games in 2007. The summer games were in 2008 and the winter games were in 2010.
Who was the first African American to win an Olympic gold medal in the winter games?
Vonetta Flowers.
What is theUS medal count in 1988 Winter Olympic Games?
The US earned a total of 6 medals at the 1988 winter Olympic games.
When did Switzerland win their first winter Olympic medal?
1924 Winter Games in Chamonix. Switzerland won 2 gold and 1 bronze at the 1924 Winter Games. The first ever Winter Olympic medal won by Switzerland was a gold by their Military Ski Patrol team of Alfons Julen, Anton Julen, Denis Vaucher, and Alfred Aufdenblatten.
How many medals did Romania win in the 2010 Olympic games?
Any medal for Romania at the Winter Olympic Games from 2010.
How many medals did Canada win in the first winter olympic games?
1 ... a gold medal by the men's hockey team.
Who was the first African American to win a medal at the Winter Olympic Games in 1988?
Figure skater Debi Thomas who won a bronze medal in ladies singles.
Who won a silver medal for Australia in the 2010 winter Olympics?
usa won the silver medal for vancover 2010 Olympic winter games
Who was the first African American to win ANY medal at the winnter Olympic games?
Debi Thomas who won a bronze medal in ladies singles figure skating at the 1988 Winter Games in Calgary.
When was the first time the US won a gold medal in Ice Hockey in a Winter Olympic game?
1960 Games in Squaw Valley.
What country has been to the most winter olympic games and never won a medal?
iceland
Has a South American country ever won a winter Olympic medal?
Through the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, no.
