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Australia has never hosted the Winter Olympics. It's difficult to host the Winter Olympics in the Southern Hemisphere because it is summer when the games are traditionally played (February)
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How many times has the winter Olympics been in England?
The Winter Olympics have never been held in England. The 1908 and 1948 Summer Games were held in England and the upcoming 2012 Summer Games will be held in England.
Have the winter Olympics ever been held in the same city two consecutive times?
No. The shortest time between a city hosting the Olympics is 12 years when Innsbruck, Austria hosted the 1964 Winter Games and 1976 Winter Games.
When did Switzerland first compete in the winter Olympics?
The 1924 Winter Games in Chamonix. Switzerland has participated in every Winter Olympics that has been held.
What years did Austria host Olympics?
Yes. The winter games have been held twice in Innsbruck (1964 and 1976)
How many times has Russia hosted the Winter Olympic Games?
The United States has hosted 8 Olympic Games:1904 Summer Olympics - St. Louis1932 Winter Olympics - Lake Placid1932 Summer Olympics - Los Angeles1960 Winter Olympics - Squaw Valley1980 Winter Olympics - Lake Placid1984 Summer Olympics - Los Angeles1996 Summer Olympics - Atlanta2002 Winter Olympics - Salt Lake CityAs of the 2008 Games, the Olympics have been hosted 8 times by 6 US cities:1) St. Louis - 1904 Summer Games2) Los Angeles - 1932 and 1984 Summer Games3) Lake Placid - 1932 and 1980 Winter Games4) Squaw Valley - 1960 Winter Games5) Atlanta - 1996 Summer Games6) Salt Lake City - 2002 Winter GamesAs of the 2008 Games in Beijing, the United States has hosted 8 Olympic Games: Summer - 1904 - St. Louis 1932 - Los Angeles1984 - Los Angeles1996 - AtlantaWinter - 1932 - Lake Placid1960 - Squaw Valley1980 - Lake Placid2002 - Salt Lake City
