Winter Olympics Collection

Karl Schafer, Austrian figure skater, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. Schafer won the mens individual gold medal

Austria, Tyrol, Innsbruck, Bergeisel, Olympic Ski Jump Tower, dawn

Austria, Tyrol, Axamer Lizum, hosting village of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics, Olympiabahn train to the top of Hoadl Mountain elevation 2340 meters, winter

Austria, Tyrol, Innsbruck, ski jump and city view at sunset from the Bergeisel, Olympic Ski Jump Tower

Skeleton face
Markus Hülsbusch

Torvill and Dean Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are British ice dancers and former British, European, Olympic and World champions

Germany II, German bobsleigh team, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Germany II, German bobsleigh team, 1928. Five-man bobsleigh team: Hans HeB, Sebastian Huber, Hanns Kilian, Valentin Krempl and Hanns Na gle won bronze medal at the 1928 Winter Olympics

Norwegian figure skater and film star Sonja Henie, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Norwegian figure skater and film star Sonja Henie, 1928. Sonja Henie (1912-1969) was a three-time Olympic Champion, and won more Olympic and World titles than any other female figure skater

Austrian figure skater Willi Bockl, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Austrian figure skater Willi Bo ckl, 1928. Willy Bo ckl (1893-1975) won the World Figure Skating Championships four times, and won silver medal at the 1928 Winter Olympics

Canadian ice hockey team, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Canadian ice hockey team, 1928. Canada won gold medal at the 1928 Winter Olympics, held at St Moritz in Switzerland. From " Die Welt in Bildern", (The World in Pictures)

Swedish figure skater Gillis Grafstrom, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Swedish figure skater Gillis Grafstro m, 1928. Gillis Grafstro m (1893-1938) won gold medal in the Mens Figure Skating at the 1928 Winter Olympics, held at St Moritz in Switzerland

Finnish speed skater Clas Thunberg, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Finnish speed skater Clas Thunberg, 1928. Clas Thunberg (1893-1973) won gold medal in the 500 metres and in the 1500 metres speed skating events at the 1928 Winter Olympics

Poster for the 1936 Winter Olympic Games in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. Artist: Ludwig Hohlwein
Poster for the 1936 Winter Olympic Games in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. A print from Olympia 1936, Die Olympischen Spiele 1936, Volume I, Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Hamburg, 1936

Pairs figure skating, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. Maxi Herber and Ernst Baier who won the gold medal in the event

Jack Dunn, British figure skater, Winter Olympics, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936
Jack Dunn, British figure skater, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. A print from Olympia 1936, Die Olympischen Spiele 1936, Volume I, Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Hamburg, 1936

American two man bobsleigh team, German winter olympic games, 1936. Ivan Brown and Alan Washbond in action on their way to winning the gold medal

Swiss four man bobsleigh team, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. The team of Reto Capradut, Hans Aichele, Fritz Feierabend and Hans Butikofer

Teiji Homna, Japan ice hockey team, Winter Olympics, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936
Teiji Homna, Japanese ice hockey goaltender, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. A print from Olympia 1936, Die Olympischen Spiele 1936, Volume I, Cigaretten-Bilderdienst

The media in action, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. Film, radio, photography and press. A print from Olympia 1936, Die Olympischen Spiele 1936, Volume I

Great Britain ice hockey team, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. Great Britain finished ahead of Canada in the final pool to win the gold medal

Canadian ice hockey team, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. Canada finished as silver medallists, runners-up to Great Britain

Swedish cross-country ski team, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. Sweden took the first four places in the 50km Mens cross-country skiing event

Oddbjorn Hagen, Norwegian cross-country skier, Winter Olympics, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 1936
Oddbjorn Hagen, Norwegian cross-country skier, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. Hagen won the gold medal for the Nordic combined

Laila Schou-Nilsen, Norwegian skier, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936
Laila Schou-Nilsen, Norwegiann skier, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. Laila Schou-Nilsen was a world record holder for speed skating but as there was no event for women

Diana Gordon Lennox, Canadian skier, Winter Olympic Games, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936. Diana Gordon Lennox of Canada took part in the slalom

Downtown And Bc Place Stadium, Venue For 2010 Winter Olympics, False Creek, Vancouver, British Columbia

Calgary Olympics - Speed Skating
Speed Skating - 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics - Womens 1000m Medal Presentation East Germanys gold medal winner Christa Rothenburger Luding (gold), with compatriot Karin Enke-Kania

Calagary Olympics - Speed Skating
Speed Skating - 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics - Womens 1000m East Germanys Christa Rothenburger Luding, who won the gold medal in a new Word Record at the Olympic Oval, Calgary, Canada

Calgary Olympics - Figure Skating
Figure Skating - 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics - Womens Singles East Germanys Katarina Witt, who defended her gold medal, during the short programme phase of the competition

Skaters Prepare For Olympics
Bear Mountain, New York: c. 1923. Speed skaters check their blades in preparation for the 1924 Winter Olympic tryouts to be held under the eye of Coach William Taylor at Brentmere Camp in New York

USA, Utah, Soldier Hollow, Near the 2002 Winter Olympics Nordic skiing and biathalon events

Skier at Whistler mountain resort, venue of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, British Columbia, Canada, North America

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"Reliving the Glory of Winter Olympics: From Karl Schafer to Sonja Henie, a Glimpse into the Past" As snowflakes gently fall, memories of the Winter Olympic Games in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, 1936 come alive. Amongst the talented athletes who graced this prestigious event was Austrian figure skater Karl Schafer. With grace and precision, he captivated audiences with his mesmerizing performances on ice. Venturing further into Austria's Tyrol region lies Innsbruck, where Bergeisel's Olympic Ski Jump Tower stood tall against the dawn sky. This iconic structure witnessed countless fearless ski jumpers take flight during past Winter Olympics. Axamer Lizum also played host to these exhilarating games in 1964 and 1976, leaving an indelible mark on this charming village. Innsbruck continues to enchant visitors with its breathtaking ski jump and city view at sunset from Bergeisel. The picturesque landscape serves as a constant reminder of the thrilling moments experienced by athletes who soared through the air with unparalleled skill and determination. The spirit of competition transcends time as we delve into historical photographs capturing unforgettable faces like those of German bobsleigh team members from 1928 or Norwegian figure skater Sonja Henie - not only a sporting legend but also a film star whose talent shone brightly both on and off the ice. Austrian figure skater Willi Bockl left his own mark on winter sports history during that same year while Canadian ice hockey players showcased their prowess on frozen arenas worldwide. Swedish figure skater Gillis Grafstrom wowed audiences with his artistry while Finnish speed skater Clas Thunberg raced towards victory. To commemorate these remarkable events, Ludwig Hohlwein's poster for the 1936 Winter Olympic Games stands as a testament to artistic brilliance intertwined with athletic excellence.