The document provides an overview of the Olympic Games, highlighting their history, significant milestones, and key symbols such as the five interlocking rings representing the continents. It mentions that the first modern Olympics were held in 1896, the evolution of events, and the introduction of features like the torch relay and the victory podium. Additionally, it notes the first city to host the Olympics three times and other interesting facts about medals and notable athletes.

1. FASTER, HIGHER, STRONGER
THE OLYMPIC GAMES
Ever wondered what the five rings on the Olympic flag symbolize?
How have the modern games changed over time?
Find out the answers to these questions and more about the Olympics.
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2. 1896 The first Olympic Games in 1896 had nine sport
competitions. Since then many sports have been
added (and removed) from the program.
MARATHON
The first modern Olympic Games
in 1896 included a marathon,
which was designed specifically to
pay homage to Ancient Greece.
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3. Five sports that have been part
of every summer Olympic Games
Track and Field Gymnastics
Cycling
Fencing
Swimming

4. BROADCASTING
The first Olympic Games The Olympic Games weren't
to be televised were the televised worldwide until the
Berlin Olympics in 1936. Rome Olympics in 1960.

5. TOP FIVE MOST
POPULAR EVENTS
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Track and field
2
Swimming
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Soccer
4
Gymnastics
5
Basketball

6. TORCH RELAY
The modern use of the Olympic flame
began in 1936. Greek ritual also
included torch relays, although this was
not actually part of the Olympic Games.
Traditionally the Olympic
flame originates in Olympia,
Greece and is rekindled
every two years using the
sun's rays and a concave
reflective mirror.

7. 1908
The first time athletes marched into
the stadium behind their nations'
flags was in London.
1908
The first time a swimming pool was
used for swimming events.
1912
The first Olympic Games to include
competitors from all five continents.

8. OLYMPIC FLAG
The five interlocking rings of the Olympic flag symbolize
the five continents of the world LINKED TOGETHER IN FRIENDSHIP.
AUSTRALIA AFRICA AMERICAS
ASIA EUROPE

9. HOW MUCH GOLD
IS THERE IN
AN OLYMPIC
GOLD MEDAL?
The Olympic Gold Medal is made of
silver with a 6 gram coating of gold.

10. The most Gold
Medals ever won by a
single individual in a
single Olympics.
Michael Phelps,
USA, won them in
1920 the 2008 Beijing
Olympics.
The only Olympian
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ever to be awarded the
Nobel Peace Prize was
Philip Noel-Baker of
Great Britain, who won 1984
the silver medal in the First time professional
1500-meter dash. athletes were officially
allowed to compete in
the Games.
THE VICTORY PODIUM
WAS FIRST USED IN 1932.

11. LONDON 2012
The 2012 Summer Olympics, which open on
July 27, will make London the first city in the
world to host the Olympic Games three times.
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