Olympics History archive

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1896 Summer Olympics: First Modern Games Facts

A sourced evergreen guide to 1896 Summer Olympics, with facts, context and reference links.

Ancient Olympic Games: History and Facts

A sourced evergreen guide to Ancient Olympic Games, with facts, context and reference links.

Balian Buschbaum Olympics History: Facts and Legacy

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David Baramidze Olympics History: Facts and Legacy

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Frank Busemann Olympics History: Facts and Legacy

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Gerd Schönfelder Olympics History: Facts and Legacy

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Gustav-Adolf Schur Olympics History: Facts and Legacy

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Hans Grodotzki Olympics History: Facts and Legacy

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Hennes Junkermann Olympics History: Facts and Legacy

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Jörg Berger Olympics History: Facts and Legacy

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Karin Büttner-Janz Olympics History: Facts and Legacy

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Liesel Westermann Olympics History: Facts and Legacy

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Matthias Behr Olympics History: Facts and Legacy

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Regina Halmich Olympics History: Facts and Legacy

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1900 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1900 Summer Olympics (French: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1900), today officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad (Jeux de la IIe olympiade) and also known as Paris 1900, were an internati

1936 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1936 Summer Olympics (German: Olympische Sommerspiele 1936), officially the Games of the XI Olympiad (Spiele der XI.

1964 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XVIII Olympiad and commonly known as Tokyo 1964, were an international multi-sport event held from 10 to 24 October 1964 in Tokyo, Japan.

1972 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1972 Summer Olympics (German: Olympische Sommerspiele 1972), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad (German: Spiele der XX.

1968 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1968 Summer Olympics (Spanish: Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1968), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad (Spanish: Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada) and officially branded as Mexico 19

1984 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and commonly known as Los Angeles 1984) were an international multi-sport event held from July 28 to August 12, 1984, in Los A

1980 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1980 Summer Olympics (Russian: Летние Олимпийские игры 1980, romanized: Letniye Olimpiyskiye igry 1980), officially branded as Moscow 1980 (Москва 1980, Moskva 1980), were an international mu

2000 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 2000 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, officially branded as Sydney 2000, and also known as the Games of the New Millennium, were an international multi-sport event

1992 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1992 Summer Olympics (Spanish: Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1992, Catalan: Jocs Olímpics d'estiu de 1992), officially the Games of the XXV Olympiad (Spanish: Juegos de la XXV Olimpiada, Cata

2012 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 2012 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012, were an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, England.

2024 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 2024 Summer Olympics (French: Les Jeux Olympiques d'été de 2024), officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad (French: Jeux de la XXXIIIe olympiade de l'ère moderne) and branded as Paris 2024

Olympic medal: History and Background

An Olympic medal is an honorary medal that is awarded to successful competitors at one of the Olympic Games.

1908 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1908 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the IV Olympiad and also known as London 1908) were an international multi-sport event held in London, United Kingdom, from 27 April to 31 Octobe

1904 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1904 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the III Olympiad and also known as St.

1912 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1912 Summer Olympics (Swedish: Olympiska sommarspelen 1912), officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad (Swedish: Den V olympiadens spel) and commonly known as Stockholm 1912, were an in

1924 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1924 Summer Olympics (French: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1924), officially the Games of the VIII Olympiad (French: Jeux de la VIIIe olympiade) and officially branded as Paris 1924, were an inte

1920 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1920 Summer Olympics (French: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1920; Dutch: Olympische Zomerspelen van 1920; German: Olympische Sommerspiele 1920), officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad (

1932 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1932 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the X Olympiad and also known as Los Angeles 1932) were an international multi-sport event held from July 30 to August 14, 1932, in Los Angeles,

1928 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1928 Summer Olympics (Dutch: Olympische Zomerspelen 1928), officially the Games of the IX Olympiad (Spelen van de IXe Olympiade), was an international multi-sport event that was celebrated fr

1948 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and officially branded as London 1948, were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, Un

1944 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1944 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIII Olympiad, was a planned international multi-sport event scheduled to have been held from 22 July to 5 August 1944 in London, Un

1956 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XVI Olympiad and officially branded as Melbourne 1956, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 2

1952 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1952 Summer Olympics (Finnish: Kesäolympialaiset 1952, Swedish: Olympiska sommarspelen 1952), officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad (Finnish: XV olympiadin kisat, Swedish: Spel i X

1960 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1960 Summer Olympics (Italian: Giochi Olimpici estivi del 1960), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad (Italian: Giochi della XVII Olimpiade) and commonly known as Rome 1960 (Ita

1976 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1976 Summer Olympics (French: Jeux olympiques d'été de 1976), officially known as the Games of the XXI Olympiad (Jeux de la XXIe Olympiade) and officially branded as Montreal 1976 (Montréal 1

1988 Summer Olympics: History and Background

The 1988 Summer Olympics (Korean: 1988년 하계 올림픽), officially the Games of the XXIV Olympiad (제24회 올림픽경기대회) and officially branded as Seoul 1988 (서울 1988), were an international multi-sport event h