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Semi-protected The five Olympic rings were designed in 1913, adopted in 1914 and debuted at the Games at Antwerp, 1920.

The Olympic Games is an international multi-sport event established for both summer and winter sporting events. There have been two generations of the Olympic Games; the first were the Ancient Olympic Games (Greek: Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες ;   ) held at Olympia, Greece. The second generation, known as the Modern Olympic Games were first held in 1896, in Athens, Greece. There are now four parts to the modern games, the Summer Games and Winter Games, with summer and winter Paralympic Games and the Youth Games.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was founded in 1894 on the initiative of a French nobleman, Pierre Frédy, Baron de Coubertin. His vision was to bring together amateur athletes from around the world to compete in a variety of sporting events. The IOC has become the governing body of the "Olympic Movement," a conglomeration of sporting federations that are involved in the organization of the Games. As the Olympic Movement has grown so has the profile and complexity of the Games. The ideal of the pure amateur athlete had to evolve under the pressure of corporate sponsorships and political regimes intent on the creation of sports "dynasties." Some would debate whether Coubertin's original vision is recognizable in the current celebrations of the Olympic Games.

Participation in the Games has increased to the point that nearly every nation on earth is represented. This growth has created numerous challenges, including political boycotts, the use of performance enhancing drugs, bribery of officials, and terrorism. While the Olympic Movement is forced to address issues never before conceived by Coubertin, the Olympics continue to evolve in the face of these challenges. The Games also encompass many rituals and symbols that were established during their infancy in the late 19th and early 20th century. Most of these traditions are on display during the Opening and Closing ceremonies, and the medal presentations. Despite the complexity of the current modern Games, the focus remains on the Olympic motto: Citius Altius Fortius - Faster, Higher, Stronger.

1 Originally awarded to Chicago, but moved to St. Louis to coincide with the World's Fair 2 Cancelled due to World War I 3 Cancelled due to World War II 4 Equestrian events were held in Stockholm, Sweden. Stockholm had to bid for the equestrian competition separately; it received its own Olympic flame and had its own formal invitations and opening & closing ceremonies, just like the regular Summer Olympics. 5 Equestrian events held in China's Hong Kong SAR. Although Hong Kong's separate NOC conducted the equestrian competition, it was an integral part of the Beijing Games; it was not conducted under a separate bid, flame, etc., as was the 1956 Stockholm equestrian competition. The IOC website lists only Beijing as the host city.

See also

  • Olympic Stadium
  • Bids for Olympic Games
  • Bids for Olympic Games (ballots)
  • Olympic Cup
  • Olympic Order
  • Pierre de Coubertin medal
  • Special Olympics
  • Olympic Games scandals

Notes

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  2. ^ Marks, Tracy. "The Ancient Olympics, Their Origin in Greek Mythology and Religion". Webwinds.com. Retrieved on 2008-08-26.
  3. ^ Young, David C. (1996). The Modern Olympics: A Struggle for Revival . Baltimore: John Hopkins University Press. ISBN 0-801-87207-3.  
  4. ^ "Ancient Olympic Games- Gods". Olympic Committee. Retrieved on 2006-12-28.
  5. ^ "The Ancient Olympic Games". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved on 2006-12-28.
  6. ^ "Origin of Robert Dover's Games". Robert Dover's Cotswold Olimpicks. Retrieved on 2008-08-26.
  7. ^ "Histoire et évolution des Jeux olympiques". Potentiel. Retrieved on 2008-08-26.
  8. ^ "The Greek Revolution of 1821". Ahistoryofgreece.com. Retrieved on 2008-08-26.
  9. ^ "Much Wenlock & the Olympian Connection". Wenlock Olympican Society. Retrieved on 2008-08-26.
  10. ^ Young (1996), 2, 13–23, 81
  11. ^ Young (1996), 68
  12. ^ Young (1996), 100–105
  13. ^ "Modern Olympics". 2008olympicsinbeijing.com. Retrieved on 2008-08-26.
  14. ^ Darling (2004), 135
  15. ^ "Paris 1900". IOC. Retrieved on 2008-09-03.
  16. ^ "St. Louis 1904-Overview". ESPN. Retrieved on 2008-09-03.
  17. ^ "1906 Olympics mark 10th anniversary of the Olympic revival", Canadian Broadcasting Centre (2008-05-28) . Retrieved on 2008-09-03 .  
  18. ^ "Chamonix 1924". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved on 2008-09-05.
  19. ^ "Winter Olympics History". Utah Athletic Foundation . Utah.com. Retrieved on 2008-09-09.
  20. ^ "History of the Paralympics", BBCsport.com , The BBC . Retrieved on 2008-09-09 .  
  21. ^ a b "Rogge wants Youth Olympic Games", BBC Sport (2007-03-19) . Retrieved on 2008-08-27 .  
  22. ^ "No kidding: Teens to get Youth Olympic Games", USA Today . Retrieved on 2008-08-27 .  
    *IOC session: A "go" for Youth Olympic GamesInternational Olympic Committee, dated 2007-07-05, Retrieved on 2008-08-27
  23. ^ Matroka, Bernadette. "IOC "Welcomes" Idea of Youth Olympic Games to Start in 2010 with "Relevant" Sports" . Retrieved on 2008-08-27 .  
    * FIS in favor of Youth Olympic Games by FIS, Dated 2007-05-08, Retrieved on 2008-08-27
  24. ^ "Youth Olympic Games". International Olympic Committee (2007). Retrieved on 2008-08-28.
    * IOC to Introduce Youth Olympic Games in 2010 dated 2007-04-25, Retrieved on 2008-08-27
  25. ^ "IOC session: A "go" for Youth Olympic Games" (2007-07-05). Retrieved on 2008-08-27.
  26. ^ Michaelis, Vicky (2007-07-05). "IOC votes to start Youth Olympics in 2010". USA Today. Retrieved on 2008-08-27.
  27. ^ a b "IOC Factsheet" (PDF). International Olympic Committee. Retrieved on 2008-09-02.
  28. ^ "Turin 2006". IOC. Retrieved on 2008-08-26.
  29. ^ "100 Years of Olympic Marketing". IOC. Retrieved on 2008-08-26.
  30. ^ a b "China-Olympic History". Chinaorbit.com. Retrieved on 2008-08-27.
  31. ^ "About MINOC". Marshall Islands National Olympic Committee (2006-02-14). Retrieved on 2008-08-26.
  32. ^ "Melbourne/Stockholm 1956: Did you know?". International Olympic
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