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Many scientists believe the history of skis dates back to 8 thousand years BC with the evidence found in Northen Russia, China and Scandinavia, where they were used for hunting and transportation purposes.
But strapping skis to your feet is even shown in cave paintings from the Ice Age.
Norwegian army used the skis for training as early as in the 18th century.
The winter Olympic Games popularized the sport globally in 1924.
Mikaela Shiffrin, an American alpine skier, holds a record of most World Cup victories, 108, as of February 2026.
WORDS
to strap: to fasten something by a narrow piece of material around it.
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