What countries go to the Winter Olympics?

To date, twelve countries have participated in every Winter Olympic Games – Austria, Canada, Finland, France, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States.

What country won the most medals in 2014 Olympics?

TOP 3 COUNTRIES

How many medals did Russia win in the last Olympics?

Over the most recent twelve Games (since 1994), Russia’s 547 total medals, including 196 gold medals, are second only to the United States. In 2017, Russia was suspended from competing at the Olympic Games due to the state-sponsored doping scandal….Medals by Winter Games.

Who was in the Olympics in Sochi 2014?

Malta, Paraguay, Timor Leste, Togo, Tonga, and Zimbabwe competed for the first time at the Winter Olympic Games. Sochi had to defeat Salzburg and Pyeongchang in order to be able to host the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, with all three countries having hosted the Olympic Games before.

Where did the Winter Olympics take place in 2014?

The 2014 Winter Olympics, officially the XXII Olympic Winter Games, or the 22nd Winter Olympic Games, took place 7 to 23 February 2014, in Sochi, Russia, with some events held in the resort town of Krasnaya Polyana. Ninety-eight events in fifteen winter sports were held.

How many countries have hosted the Winter Olympics?

Since its inception, the Winter Olympic Games have taken place in 11 countries, some on multiple occasions. This article takes a closer look at which countries have hosted the Winter Olympic games multiple times.

Why was Sochi chosen for the Winter Olympics?

Sochi had to defeat Salzburg and Pyeongchang in order to be able to host the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, with all three countries having hosted the Olympic Games before. Sochi tried to bid for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, but fell short and did not make the shortlist.