Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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At just 11 years old, Norway's Sonja Henie competed in the first Winter Olympics in 1924 and went on to win three consecutive gold medals, laying the foundation for Norway's winter sports dominance. As Norway leads the 2026 Winter Olympics medal count, Henie's revolutionary style and her white skates remain iconic. But her uncompromising career still raises questions today.

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