1928 winter olympics

the 1928 winter Olympics were in St. Moritz, Switzerland and were held from February 11 to 19th.  25 nations participated in these games.  the weather was a big highlight here. the opening ceremonies were held in a blizzard. the rest of the Olympics were held in warmer weather.  it led to a cancellation of one event when temperatures got as high as 25c.  eep.  other highlights has Sonja Henie winning her first gold and host Switzerland won a medal - a bronze.  that is the lowest output by a host nation.  Canada won one medal - a hockey gold - at these games.  tomorrow will be the 1932 winter olympics.  below is the poster for these games.

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