podcastsinenglish Level 3.174 Beijing 2022
Feb 3, 2022
Dive into the thrilling world of the Winter Olympics! From the history of the first Games in Chamonix to Beijing's unique achievement of hosting both Summer and Winter events, excitement is in the air. Discover new medal events like Monobob and the exhilarating mixed relays. The conversation highlights why mixed events capture the audience's attention. With discussions on Nordic combined sports and the gravity-defying feats of freestyle skiing, the anticipation for this spectacular competition is palpable!
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Origins And Historical Context
- The first Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France in 1924, about a century before Beijing 2022.
- Jackie and Richard use the event's long history to place Beijing as roughly the 24th Winter Games in sequence.
Beijing's Unique Hosting Role
- Only one city has hosted both Summer and Winter Olympics: Beijing will join that unique club.
- This fact highlights Beijing's unusual role in Olympic history compared with cities like Sochi.
New Events Expand Women's Program
- Beijing 2022 adds seven new medal events, including the Monobob for women only.
- The Monobob simplifies bobsleigh into a single-athlete event and expands women's competition opportunities.