1928 winter Olympics

 The second edition of the winter Olympics was held from February 11-19.  25 nations and 469 athletes participated. Highlights include:

1. Fluctuating weather conditions wreaked havoc.  Blizzard hit during opening ceremonies. Warmer weather happened during the remainder. Warmer weather forced the sudden end of the 10000 m speedskating race as Irving Jaffee had taken the lead from a Norwegian. A Norwegian ref suddenly cancelled the event. Then the IOC overturned the decision. Then the international skating union overturned the IOC decision. Nobody got medals.

2. Switzerland won only a bronze, becoming the host nation with the lowest medal total.

3. Sonja Henie won her first of three golds, and becoming youngest Olympic champion.

4. Canada finished with one medal - a gold in hockey. 

Tomorrow - 1932.

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