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6 de jan. de 2010 · Learn about the origins, evolution and legacy of the Olympic Games, from ancient Greece to modern times. Explore the locations, events, symbols and controversies of the world's preeminent sporting competition.
Há 1 dia · Olympic Games, athletic festival that originated in ancient Greece and was revived in the late 19th century. Before the 1970s the Games were officially limited to competitors with amateur status, but in the 1980s many events were opened to professional athletes.
- The Olympic Games are an athletic festival that originated in ancient Greece and were revived in the late 19th century. They are the world’s foremo...
- The first Olympic Games had achieved major importance in Greece by the end of the 6th century BCE. They began to lose popularity when Greece was co...
- The Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games are each held every four years. After 1992, when both a Summer and Winter Games were held, they h...
- The International Olympic Committee chooses the location of each Olympic Games. The choice is based on applications made by the chief authority of...
- In individual Olympic events the award for first place is a gold medal, for second place a silver medal, and for third place a bronze medal. Diplom...
- Winning a bid to host the Olympic Games has been considered a major boon for any city, but not all agree. Proponents believe that hosting the Olymp...
Learn how the Olympic Games evolved from ancient festivals in Greece to a global celebration of sport and culture. Discover the milestones, innovations and challenges of the modern era of the Olympic movement.
Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894, leading to the first modern Games in Athens in 1896. The IOC is the governing body of the Olympic Movement, which encompasses all entities and individuals involved in the Olympic Games.
29 de jan. de 2023 · Learn about the origins, evolution and legacy of the Olympic Games from ancient times to the present day. Explore the mythology, sports, rituals and site of the ancient Games in Olympia, Greece.
Há 2 dias · Learn about the ancient and modern history of the Olympic Games, from their origins in Ancient Greece to their revival in 1896. Find out how the Games evolved, changed and adapted over time and across cultures.
13 de mar. de 2018 · The first Olympics were held from 776 BCE at the first full moon after the summer solstice (around the middle of July) in honour of Zeus.
