List of South American countries that have participated in the Winter Olympics
A total of ten South American nations have taken part in the Winter Olympic Games, despite the continent’s predominantly warm climate and limited access to snow sports facilities. Argentina and Chile have the longest histories of participation, while others have only participated in recent editions.
The list below shows each country and the years they have competed at the Winter Olympics. (including 2026)
- Argentina – 1928, 1948, 1952, 1960+
- Bolivia – 1956, 1980–1992, 2018+
- Brazil – 1992, 1998+
- Chile – 1948–1968, 1976, 1984+
- Colombia – 2010, 2018+
- Ecuador – 2018+
- Paraguay – 2014
- Peru – 2010, 2014, 2022
- Uruguay – 1998, 2026
- Venezuela – 1998–2006, 2014, 2026
Notes
- In 2026, Brazil became the first South American country to win a medal at the Winter Olympics.
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