The History of… The Olympic

Games

Ancient Greece The Olympics were first

held in Olympia, Greece – which gave the games its name.

These games were played to honor the Gods, Zeus and Pelops; and to honor their physical appearance.

One of the original Olympic

games training fields, 776 B.C.

Zeus, Olympic God

- Contestants who won, received a crown of olive leaves and respect.

- They began in 776 B.C. and ended in 393 A.D., when Theodosius, Roman Emperor, did away with the games all together for religious reasons.

“The Modern Olympics” The modernized Olympics were founded and

updated by Baron Pierre de Coubertin in 1896 …there were only 245 athletes competing!

Compare that to the 11,100 athletes participating at the 2004 Summer Olympics!

1896, replica torch

1896, stadium

Opening Ceremonies throughout the years…

Squaw Valley, California 1960

Flame outside of Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2002

Switzerland, St. Moritz, 1948

Carrying a tradition since 1936…

This custom allows people of all ages, abilities, and social standing to participate.

New Innovations at the Australian Olympics…

Click here for interactive map!www.cnnsi.com/.../ news/2000/06/16/torchroute/

Sports historyTug-of-war was played From 1900-1920

-Golf was only played twice In 1900 and 1904, Olympics-It was even a sport for women!

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) meets after each Olympic Games and decide which games will return the next year based on popular demand of the youth of the nation that are competing or just watching.

History of the 5 Rings Baron Pierre de Coubertin also established the

Olympic Ring Symbol – each ring represents a unity of 5 regions.

It is a flag that represents the Olympics since it wasadopted in 1914 - it was not flown until 1920.

The Olympic Motto: “Citius, Altius, Fortius” (Greek)

“Swifter, Higher, Stronger” (English)

Medals of Honor-The tradition of giving away medals to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places started in 1904. -In 2004, the National Olympic Committee (NOC) reinstated the Greek tradition of giving the top three competitors wreath crowns along with their

medals.

Moscow, 1980

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International Paralympic Committee (IPC)

This site allows you to keep up with the latest info on the athletes, and also donate to help the organization!

http://www.paralympic.org/release/Main_Sections_Menu/index.html

Aster is the Mascot for the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games!

Official Trophy for the Paralympics

XX OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES

These futuristic icons of the Olympics have come a long way since the ancient Greek Games, thanks to technology.

In 2 years the Summer Olympics will be held in Beijing, China

Turin, ITALY, February 10 through 26, 2006

Torch, 2006

Opening ceremony participant

Olympic flame, 2006

References of information http://www.paralympic.org/release/Main_Sections_Menu/in

dex.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympics#Ancient_Olympics

http://www.olympic.org/uk/sports/past/index_uk.asp

http://www.olympic.org/uk/games/torino/index_uk.asp

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