Multiple choice general knowledge Where were the first winter Olympics held in 1924 ? Charmonix France Greece Italy Britain Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation The first Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France in 1924 (note: there's a typo in 'Charmonix'). Originally called 'International Winter Sports Week,' it was retroactively designated as the first Winter Olympic Games by the IOC.