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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which sport became a Winter Olympic event in 1908?
A
Snowboarding
B
Alpine skiing
C
Figure skating
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Figure skating is one of the most popular winter Olympic sports. The sport was first introduced in the 1908 Summer Olympic Games and moved to become part of the Winter Games in 1924. It was one of the first sports with a category for women and the only Winter Olympic sport with women competitors until 1936.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 1908 Olympic games were held in London, Great Britain. There were 22 sports on the program, up from 16 at the last Olympics in 1904. Dropped were the sports of golf, roque and weightlifting, and added were Field Hockey, Figure Skating, sailing, shooting, Jeu de paume, polo, Rackets, Rugby union, water motorsports.

Detailed explanation-3: -The oldest sport on the Olympic Winter Games program, figure skating was first contested at the 1908 Summer Olympics, before transitioning to the Winter program in 1924.

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