The Games opened on Jan. 25, with a parade of competing nations. The next day, U.S. skater Charles Jewtraw claimed the first ever Winter Olympic gold medal, winning the 500-meter speed skating event. Finland’s Clas Thunberg won five speed skating medals, including three on Jan. 27.

Dick Button was the first American Olympic figure skating gold medalist in the sport back in 1948, then again in 1952.

Sadly, also in 2019 Isabeau’s father Tim died. His obituary read: "Tim was a devoted father whose only daughter, Isabeau, meant everything to him. He was so proud to be her father, she was the joy of his life. He was a lovable, outgoing and friendly person who will be missed by all who knew him.”