Who won the first ever medal at the Winter Olympic games?

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∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

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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