In 1921, the IOC voted to stage International Sports Week 1924‚ in the French Alps of Chamonix. The event attracted competitors from 16 nations, with six sports on the programme. In 1925, the IOC decided to organize Olympic Winter Games every four years, independent of the Olympic Games proper, and recognised the International Winter Sports Week as the first Olympic Winter games in retrospect.
Great Britain's men's curling team won gold and the Bobsleigh team won silver.
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Full Article| Host Nation | France |
| Duration | 25 January - 5 February 1924 |
| Competing Athletes | 258 (247 Men, 11 Women) |
| Team GB Athletes | 34 |
| Sports | 6 |
| Events | 16 |
| Competition Venues | 3 |
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