The first modern Olympics was held in Athens in 1896 with 240 athletes from 13 countries competing in 43 events. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) governs the Olympics and selects host cities. The Summer Olympics occurs every four years and features over 300 events across 28 sports. The 2016 Summer Olympics was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil under the motto "Live Your Passion".

1. Company/League
Focus
Malik Martin 4/26/2015

2. History of the Summer Olympics
 First modern Olympics was held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
 240 participants, from 13 nations competing in 43 events.
 Sports included: track and field, gymnastics, swimming,
wrestling and many others.
 James Connolly was the first Olympic champion of the
modern era.
 International multi- sport events, which occurs every four
years.
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3. Sports at the Summer Olympics
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4. Medals
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5. RIO 2016
 Motto: LiveYour Passion
 Events: 306 events in 28
sports
 Opening ceremony:
August 5th
 Closing ceremony: August
21st
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6. Structure of the Olympics
 IOC (InternationalOlympic
Committee) governing body
of the Olympics.
 Its main duty is to oversee all
aspects of the Olympic
movement and the act as
supervisors for the Summer
andWinter Olympic Games.
 They are also responsible for
the selecting the host cities
for the games.
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7. International Federations (IFs)
 IF’s are the next level of the
Olympic structure.
 Given the authority by the IOC
to administer specific sports on
the international level.
 Main duty is to determine who
is eligible to compete in that
sport.
 In 1992, the IF (FIBA) allowed
NBA players to compete in the
Olympics for the first time.
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8. National Olympic Committees (NOCs)
 NOC administer Olympic programs for a particular nation.
 United States Olympic Committee (USOC)
 Responsible for all activities related to the Olympics in the
US.
 They also ensure all Olympic actives comply throughout the
country comply with IOC standards.
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9. OlympicWebsite
 http://www.olympic.org/
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10. Headquarter Location (IOC)
 https://www.google.com/maps/place/International+Olympic
+Committee/@46.518288,6.597065,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!
3m1!1s0x478c30353bfca1b7:0x28f6622fb4a8e8cd
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11. Professional Article
 Title: NewYork City Mayor Bill de Blasio Decides Against Bid
to Host 2024 Olympics
 Source: Wall Street Journal
 After reviewing the pros and cons of bidding and hosting the
event, De Blasio and his administrators felt it didn’t make any
sense.
 “NY doesn’t need the recognition or tourist that might come
from the summer games” Alice Glen (deputy mayor for
housing and economic development)
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12. CAA History
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWjSC5iXLmk
 Talent and sports agency that represents clients in music,TV,
Film, Art, and literature.
 Founded in 1975 and was know as a Hollywood agency
 In 2006, CAA entered into the sports industry.
 Currently the world’s most valuable sports agency.
 Negotiated $5.3 billion dollars and 954 years of players
contract for the big four sports
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13. Clients
 Tony, Romo, Drew Brees, Eli and Peyton Manning, Lebron,
Wade, Bosh, Carmelo, Chris Paul, and many others.
 Provide clients with services such as contract negotiations,
marketing representation, strategic counseling, and financial
management.
 They use there Hollywood connections to secure
endorsements deals and guest spots on popularTV shows for
there athletes
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14. Main Offices
 Main offices in:
 Los Angles
 NewYork
 Chicago
 London
 Beijing
 Switzerland
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15. Headquarters
 https://www.google.com/maps/place/Creative+Artist+Agenc
y+LLC/@34.058051,-
118.415121,3a,52.5y,41.71h,111.4t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sw2
WdnTJE8E_a6adEDU8Geg!2e0!4m2!3m1!1s0x80c2bbf2e099
88f3:0xc022d651d33c0c0b!6m1!1e1
 2000 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA 90067
t: +1 424 288 2000 f: +1 424 288 2900
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16. Internship/Job Opportunities
 https://caacareers.silkroad.com/caacareers/Internships-
Opportunities.html
 http://www.glassdoor.com/Job/creative-artists-agency-jobs-
SRCH_KE0,23.htm
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17. LinkedIn Profile
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18. Sources
 http://espn.go.com/olympics/summer/history/_/year/1896
 http://www.olympic.org/sports
 http://search.proquest.com.jerome.stjohns.edu:81/wallstreetjourn
al/docview/1528559081/1CB382AED8344CD5PQ/5?accountid=1406
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 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creative_Artists_Agency
 http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonbelzer/2013/06/24/the-worlds-
most-valuable-sports-agencies-2/
 Career in Sports (Second edition) Glenn M.Wong
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