41. Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, History, Athlete Event Web Sites Offer Olympic Trivia, Quizzes, Memorable Moments From Past Olympic Winter Games, Introduction to Vancouver http://www.prweb.com/releases/Winter-Olympics-History/Vancouver-2010/prweb356286

42. YouTube - Lego Brickfilm - Olympic Games History This video was made in early January 2008 for a school work on the Olympics. It was made in two days under stress so there was almost no planning involved. The sets are http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbnMFBT2HOU

43. Culture And Recreation - When Were The First Olympic Games?: History Fact Finder When were the first Olympic Games? The first Olympic Games took place in Olympia, Greece, in 776 B.C. when a young Greek man named Coroebus won the sole event—a running race. http://www.enotes.com/history-fact-finder/culture-recreation/when-were-first-oly

44. Washingtonpost.com: Winter Olympics History Miracle on Ice The United States, seeded seventh in a 12team field, stuns the mighty Soviet Union, 4-3, on its way to the 1980 gold medal in the greatest upset in Olympic hockey http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/longterm/olympics1998/history.htm

Olympics Front Sport by Sport Gallery History Nagano Countries Send us your feedback on our Olympics section. 70 Years, Many Magical Moments Miracle on Ice The United States, seeded seventh in a 12-team field, stuns the mighty Soviet Union pictured ), who stopped 36 of the Soviet Union's 39 shots. File Photos For a month leading up to the 1994 Games, the world was mesmerized by reports that figure skater Tonya Harding had something to do with an attack on teammate Nancy Kerrigan at the U.S. nationals in Detroit. Take at look back at The Post's coverage of the attack, the legal maneuvering and the ensuing sideshow. MORE OLYMPIC MEMORIES Button, Fraser Make History Killy Completes a Rare Triple Koch Stuns; Klammer Goes for Broke The Midas Touch of Eric Heiden Torvill and Dean Turn Ice to Fire 'Tomba la Bomba' Explodes on Scene Bonnie Blair Skates Into History Back to the top Olympics Front Sport by Sport ... Countries

45. Olympic Rings Meaning Olympic Games History Modern Olympics, which we see today, was the brain child of Frenchmen, Pierre de Coubertin, who was inspired by the Olympic festivals and decided to revive the http://www.buzzle.com/articles/olympic-rings-meaning.html

Home World News Latest Articles Escape Hatch ... Endless Buzz Olympic Rings Meaning Almost after 96 years of their introduction, many of us are still not aware about the Olympic rings meaning. To know the meaning of Olympic rings, and its association with the concept of Olympic games, read on.... Enlarge Image The Olympic games, popularly known as the Olympics , is a major sporting event wherein thousands of athletes from all over the world compete in a variety of sporting events. There are two variants of this international sporting event - Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics , each of which is held alternately after every two years. Olympic Games History Modern Olympics, which we see today, was the brain child of Frenchmen, Pierre de Coubertin, who was inspired by the Olympic festivals and decided to revive the games. Many attempts were made to revive the games, but Coubertin's efforts bore fruits in the late 19th century, only because of his sheer persistence. Eventually, the International Olympic Committee was founded in 1894 and the first modern Olympics were held two years later in 1896 in Athens. Olympic Games Symbols Broadly the term Olympic games symbols is used to refer to the icons, flags, flame, themes and other symbols which are used by the International Olympic Committee to promote the games, either throughout the year or particularly during the games. The motto of the Olympic games is

46. Kiat.net: History Of The Olympic Games OLYMPIC GAMES THE HISTORY. DISCLAIMER Obviously, I have not lived long enough to experience or witness the entire history of the modern Olympic Games. http://www.kiat.net/olympics/history/

@import url(../../style/default.css); kiat.net where are you :: home Olympics History OLYMPIC GAMES THE HISTORY Obviously, I have not lived long enough to experience or witness the entire history of the modern Olympic Games. Therefore, credit goes to YAHOO! for most of the information I have in these websites. This site is also not affiliated with the Olympics or the IOC. All pictures, logos, trademarks and symbols are properties of the Olympic Movement and are used here for identification purposes only. This site is for personal use only. ORIGIN :: By about 650 B.C., the Ancient Games were held over five days, involving running, wrestling, the pentathlon, horse riding and chariot racing. Participants came to compete from every corner of the Greek world aiming at the ultimate prize - an olive wreath and a "heroic" return to their city-states. Athletes competed in the nude and upon victory were awarded a crown of wild olive leaves. Women and slaves were strictly forbidden to attend the Games under the punishment of death. BANNED :: The Ancient Games were held for almost 1200 years until 393 A.D. when Roman Emperor Theodosius I banned all pagan festivals (the Olympics celebrated the Greek god Zeus). He asserted that the Games placed an excessive public focus on athletic and spiritual affairs and abolished them.

47. Olympic Games History - Olympic-Legacy.com A Brief History of the Ancient Olympic Games. Introduction The ancient Olympic festival, from which we derive the Olympic games of today, was a pivotal force in ancient Greece. http://www.pe04.com/olympic/olympia/index.php

About OL OL Home OL Symposium OL Sponsors Ancient Games History Overview Judges (Hellanodikai) Ancient Events Ancient Prizes ... Athletic Ideal Athens 1896 Ancient to Modern 19th Century Greece Pierre de Coubertin Olympic Movement ... Panathenaic Stadium Olympic Trivia Olympic Motto Olympic Oath Olympic Flame Olympic Anthem ... E-Mail A Brief History of the Ancient Olympic Games Introduction The ancient Olympic festival, from which we derive the Olympic games of today, was a pivotal force in ancient Greece. Its recorded history spans more than a millennium—from 776 BC to AD 392, a total of 293 Olympiads. The Games developed gradually, mirroring the rise of classical Greek culture. The ancient Olympics were based on a philosophy of balance between physical/athletic and spiritual/moral development that was a cornerstone of Greek democracy. As the ideals and political forces that inspired the Games began to deteriorate, so did the festival. Under Roman rule, the Olympics experienced a renaissance, but in a form not true to its original spirit. Finally, by decree of the Christian emperor Theodosius I, the Games were abolished in AD 393. So, how did the ancient Olympic games come to be? Why did they become so famous in the ancient world? Why were so many magnificent structures built at Olympia? The answers to these questions trace a fascinating journey through the history of ancient Greece, "the cradle of civilization."

48. Olympic Games History Pages By Harvey Abrams, BS, MAT, Ph.d/abd, Olympic Histori Olympic history pages, Olympic historian, researcher, writer, consultant specializing in the Olympic Games, History of Sport, Physical Education, Wrestling, Fencing, Sports http://www.harveyabramsbooks.com/olyhistory.html

by Harvey Abrams, BS, MAT, Ph.d/abd, Brief Autobiography I graduated from the prestigious Central High School of Philadelphia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1967. Beginning my college education in the five year program of architecture at Penn State University I changed direction and entered the Physical Education department. During the late 60's and the Vietnam war era I entered Air Force ROTC but left when I was told I would be trained as a navigator and not as a pilot. I graduated in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education. My entire career has revolved around the sport of wrestling, the Olympic Games, history, law, art, international relations and sport, language and books. I am a Physical Education teacher by training (BS in Physical Education, Penn State University, 1971; MAT in Physical Education, S.E. Missouri State University 1979; Ph.D./abd Penn State University 1977-82, 1987-90). My education and academic training coincided with my athletic career. I lettered in wrestling at Penn State University and through wrestling I learned about the Olympic Games. Since 1971 I have been a Health and Physical Education teacher in several public schools and two universities. For five years I lived in Europe and served as acting Department Chairman for Sport and Student Activities at the John F. Kennedy School in West Berlin, Germany. After college I continued to compete in Olympic freestyle wrestling in order to earn a spot on the US Olympic Team. I tried out for the US teams in 1972, 1976, 1980 and 1984. In 1972 I placed 2nd in the qualifying tournament in Lancaster, PA and in 1976 I placed 4th in the qualifying tournament in Binghampton, NY. Although I attended the Olympic Games in Munich (1972) and Montreal (1976) as a visitor I never realized my dream of wrestling in the Olympic Games.

49. First Modern Olympic Games — History.com This Day In History — 4/6/1896 Discover what happened today in history. Read about major past events that happened today including special entries on crime, entertainment, and more. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-modern-olympic-games

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