AOC Media Centre - 1924 Chamonix

Best of 1924-1932 Every story has a beginning and so to does the Winter Olympic Games. Relive some of the moments that started it all with our 'Best of 1924-1932' gallery collection, covering 1932 Lake Placid, 1928 St Moritz and the one that started it all - 1924 Cham

Eigth Place FinishChamonix 1924: Sonja Henie of Norway in action during the figure skating event. Henie finished in eigth place.

Sonje Henie PerformsChamonix 1924: Norwegian ice-skater Sonja Henie (1912-1969) on the ice.

American PracticeChamonix 1924: A group of American skaters practising for their event.

Athlete's OathChamonix 1924: French athletes swear that they will conduct the Winter Olympic Games in a loyal way at the Opening Ceremony.

Military HonoursChamonix 1924: Warrant Officer Mandrillon (centre) of France holding the French flag whilst swearing the Olympic Oath surrounded by the flag bearers of the other participating nations at the first Winter Olympic Games.

Ice Hockey FinalChamonix 1924: The Canadian ice hockey team scoring during the final where they beat the United States 6-1 to take the gold medal.

Gaston Competes for FranceChamonix 1924: Gaston Vidal of France in action during the curling event.

Canadian GoldChamonix 1924: The Canadian ice hockey team were the gold medal team beating the United States in the final 6-1.

Britain's First Olympic CurlersChamonix 1924: The British curling team.