41. The Olympic Movement British olympic Association The olympic Movement. Baron Pierre de Coubertin,the founder of the modern olympic games. http://www.olympics.org.uk/olympicmovement/olympicmovement.asp

SITE SEARCH Home Ancient History Modern History Olympic Issues ... Olympic Firsts OLYMPIC CREED " The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well." The words of the Olympic creed are attributed to Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games. IOC The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the world body which administrates the Olympic Movement, with the head quarters based in Lausanne, Switzerland. The appointed members of the IOC, (from all over the world) are responsible for selecting the host cities of the Olympic Games, both Summer and Winter. The IOC also runs the many commercial, educational and developmental projects connected with the Olympic Movement. More information on the IOC OLYMPIC MEDALS The medals - gold, silver, and bronze - represent the highest levels of athletic achievement at the Games. The design of the medal varies with each Olympic Games and they are the responsibility of the host city's organizing committee. Olympic medals must be at least 60 millimeters in diameter and at least three millimeters thick. Gold and silver medals must be made of 92.5 percent pure silver; the gold medal must be gilded with at least six grams of gold.

42. Greece Olympics Athens 2004 Olympic Games Travel Holidays Hotels Summer 2004 modern olympic games Around Greece - Travel Guide to Holidays in Greece andGreek Islands. Around Greece has tourist information for Hotels and http://www.aroundgreece.com/olympics-modern.html

Skip Over Navigation ATHENS 2004 OLYMPICS GAMES - GREECE - OLYMPICS - HOTELS - ATHENS AROUND GREECE - HOME PAGE OLYMPICS MENU :: Intro / History Part 1 :: Olympic History - Part 2 >> Modern Olympic Games :: Athens 2004 Olympics :: 2004 Events Schedule :: 2004 Accommodation The Modern Olympic Games It wasn't until after efforts by French Baron Pierre De Coubertin and the Greek Dimitrios Vikelas that the games were brought back to life after nearly 1500 years in the wilderness. De Doubertin believed that sport was a very strong power that could inspire a feeling of unity and peace among the many nations of the world. He believed that this desire could be brought about with the revival of the Olympic Games After an unsuccessful attempt at reviving the games, he finally achieved his ambition. In 1894 at an international congress, that was actually devised for the study of amateur sports, he voiced his view on the revival of the Olympic Games, and was delighted when the other countries participating in the congress agreed with him. The

43. Olympic Games The Winter olympics Ancient and modern olympic games in Athens olympic LocationsThrough the Years Louganis Headache olympic Scandals From Bribery http://www.teachervision.fen.com/page/6651.html

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44. What Are The Modern Olympics? (Lesson Plan) Students will learn about the history of the modern olympic games The firstmodern olympic games took place in 1896 with athletes competing in nine http://www.teachervision.fen.com/page/1952.html

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45. Greek Olympics If the modern olympic games last that long, they will still be held in 3066 AD!Pottery dating from around 550 BC shows men taking part in the games naked http://www.crystalinks.com/greekolympics.html

Greek Olympics Ancient Times The Greeks invented Olympic athletic contests and held them in honor of their gods. But sports and competitions are part of the history and culture of many ancient civilization - including those of Meso- America. In Egypt there had been many findings and glyphs depicting sports events have been found. In ancient Egypt, acrobats, who displayed physical agility and strength, were mainly viewed as performers. Most Egyptian acrobats were women, and they performed alone or in groups. Young Egyptian boys also participated in acrobatics, and played games with hoops. There are 200 wrestling groups depicted on one wall of the tomb at Beni-Hassan. The wrestlers wear a loin-cloth similar to the cod-piece or loin-cloth of Minoan athletes. Although the scenes portray the various positions and "holds" involved in wrestling, the sport was practiced as part of Egyptian military training, and there is no evidence of organized competition. Ancient Egyptians also participated in various running activities. One of the kingdom's most important festivals was the "jubilee celebration," a festival first celebrated on the 30th anniversary of the reign of Amenophis III, and celebrated continuously in three-year intervals. In the "ritual run", an integral part of the celebration, the current king would run between two sets of three semicircles, the semicircles being cosmic references to the order of the universe. Unlike later Greek footraces, however, the Egyptian king ran alone, without a competitor. Physical evidence of the "ritual run" exists at the pyramid complex of King Djoser, where one can find the ruins of the world's first sports facility, complete with the running track for the "ritual run."

46. Much Wenlock - Birthplace Of The Olympic Games - Tourist Information, Accommodat The first games of the modern olympics took place in Athens in 1896. Juan AntonioSamaranch, then president of the International olympic Committee (IOC), http://www.shropshiretourism.info/much-wenlock/

Find a Shropshire Tourism Business Large Normal Print Updates ... Keyword Search Partner Sites Bridgnorth Ironbridge North Shropshire Shrewsbury ... South Shropshire Translation Tools Translation Service provided by Google Industry Site Members Website Much Wenlock Return to: Bridgnorth Information Shifnal Information William Penny Brookes Much Wenlock Welcome to Much Wenlock, the home of the modern Olympics - no! We're not kidding! Much Wenlock Much Wenlock High Street Much Wenlock Olympics Much Wenlock Olympics In 1850 Local G.P. Dr William Penny-Brookes (1809 - 1895), who introduced physical education into British schools, inspired the fore-runner of the modern Olympic Games for the " promotion of moral, physical and intellectual improvement " and although the Game's venue is now decided by international committee rather than by by the parish council, we still hold our own Olympics here in protest every July

47. GBROLYMPICS.COM / LONDON-OLYMPICS.COM - Olympic Games Medallists The modern olympics were first held in 1896. The games are held every 4 years (thisperiod is known as an Olympiad) although an additional intercalated http://www.gbrathletics.com/olympic/

OLYMPIC GAMES MEDALLISTS The modern Olympics were first held in 1896. The Games are held every 4 years (this period is known as an Olympiad) although an additional "intercalated" event, not officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee, was introduced in 1906. The 1910 "intercalated" Games were cancelled and the idea dropped. The 1916, 1940 and 1944 events were also not held due to the First and Second World Wars. Venues: 1896 Athens (GRE), 1900 Paris (FRA), 1904 St. Louis (USA), 1906 Athens (GRE), 1908 London (GBR), 1912 Stockholm (SWE), 1916 Berlin (GER) , 1920 Antwerp (BEL), 1924 Paris (FRA), 1928 Amsterdam (NED), 1932 Los Angeles (USA), 1936 Berlin (GER), Archery Athletics (Men, including Tug of War Athletics (Women) ... Cultural Awards WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES MEDALLISTS The Winter Olympics were first held in 1924. Since 1994 they have been held in the middle year of the Olympiad. The 1940 and 1944 events were cancelled due to the Second World War. The Soviet Union first competed in 1956. Venues - Winter: 1924 Chamonix (FRA), 1928 St. Moritz (SUI), 1932 Lake Placid (USA), 1936 Garmisch-Partenkirchen (GER)

48. The Modern Olympics The origins of the modern olympic games. But who was responsible for organizingthe first modern olympic games and bringing them back into the http://www.chevroncars.com/wocc/lrn/artcl/artcl.jhtml?id=/content/History/World/

49. AN EDUCATOR’S RESOURCE TO THE 2004 OLYMPICS IN ATHENS The modern olympic games were revived in Athens in 1896, and in August 2004 theyare returning modern olympic games Statistics trivia for the Summer, http://www.greekembassy.org/Embassy/content/en/Article.aspx?office=3&folder=95&a

50. Olympic Games History Facts Trivia The Ancient olympic games The olympics were a celebration of the almighty Zeus, In this exhibit, you can compare ancient and modern olympic sports, http://www.archaeolink.com/ancient_olympics_olympic_games_h.htm

Ancient Olympic Games Home Ancient Greek Civilization Greek Art Ancient Olympic Events The ancient Olympic Games were only open to free men who spoke Greek. The games were only held at Olympia rather than moving from place to place as the modern games do. Learn about the ancient events and more. - illustrated - From Tufts college/Perseus Project - http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/sports.html The Ancient Olympic Games "The Olympics were a celebration of the almighty Zeus, the powerful King of the ancient Greek Gods. As in the modern games, these great contests brought athletes from many countries, including those from Africa and Spain. (Swaddling, 1984) There is only disputed evidence as to when the first Olympic Games were held. There are records that show the first games took place in 776 B.C.; however, there is evidence to the contrary. Greek festivals celebrating religion, music, and athletes are thought to have occurred perhaps centuries before that date. (Girardi, 1972)" - illustrated - From Rich East High School - http://www.richeast.org/htwm/Olympics/olympics.html

51. USA Field Hockey International Games: Olympic Games, Pan American Games, World C However, the modern olympic games resulted from the work of Baron Pierre deCoubertin of France in the late 19th century. Inspired by this original olympic http://www.usfieldhockey.com/games/olympics.htm

Membership Login Join USA Field Hockey National Teams Events ... Membership Search usa field hockey News Donate to USA Field Hockey About USA Field Hockey Subscribe to Quickflicks ... Store USA Field Hockey Olympic Games Field Hockey Results US Rosters Chronology 2004 Olympic Qualifiers ... Olympic Symbols The Olympic Games If there is no greater desire for an athlete than to run faster, soar higher and perform stronger, then perhaps there's no greater international stage to display these talents than the Olympic Games. Held every four years under the authority of the International Olympic Committee the Olympic Games bring together athletes to participate in peaceful competition while promoting friendship, solidarity, fair play and the harmonious development of the individual. The Ancient Olympic Games date back to 776 B.C. with competitions held every four years in Olympia Greece. However, the Modern Olympic Games resulted from the work of Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France in the late 19th century. Inspired by this original Olympic ideal of peaceful competition, de Coubertin proposed a plan for reviving Games, and in 1896, the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in Athens, Greece.

52. Australian Olympics, 2000 A Thinkquest site, this page looks at the olympic games. Detailed descriptionof ancient and modern olympic sports, ancient Olympia, the olympic spirit, http://www.gigglepotz.com/ausolympics.htm

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54. Corey And Laura's Olympic Site A comprehensive site of the modern olympic games. Features facts, country flags,olympic logos, olympic trivia, national anthems, medal counts, http://www.janecky.com/olympics/

Home Page Summer Games Winter Games News ... Contact us W e love the Olympics so we decided to create some web pages that help us to better organize what we learn about the modern Olympic Games. There is so much information we plan on adding to this site if we can just find the time to do it! So, check back periodically and look for updates. T his site is optimized for Internet Explorer users since almost 80% of our visitors use that browser. If you have problems with the format and the "look" of the site, please check our compatibility A special welcome to all of our International visitors. People from almost 200 different countries have now visited this web site. (see our statistics page for a full listing of all the countries hitting this site) E njoy your visit. This web site is not affiliated with or funded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) or the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of any country.

55. Welcome To The HistoryChannel.co.uk :: The Olympics The olympic games. Ancient olympics The olympic spirit The modern olympics The modern revival of the olympic games is due in a large measure to the http://www.thehistorychannel.co.uk/site/features/the_olympics.php

SIGN UP or LOGIN ANCIENT HISTORY : THE OLYMPIC GAMES Search Explore Home TV guide ... Family History Project Build your family tree History Study Stop The ultimate revision zone A Small Piece of History Record your story for future generations Ice Run: Submarine To The Arctic Clip > Nazi Guerrillas Clip > THE LAST DAYS OF WWII: Episode 20 Clip > Tomb Raiders: Robbing The Dead Clip > Military Movers Clip > Full listings > Browse our extensive encyclopedia and get historical facts at your fingertips. Search Now > Browse all features: A-F G-L M-R S-Z The Olympic Games Ancient Olympics The Olympic spirit The Modern Olympics A political platform? Today's Challenges Ancient Olympics Held in honour of Zeus in the city of Olympia for four days every fourth summer, the Olympic games were the oldest and most prestigious of four great ancient Greek athletic festivals, which also included the Pythian games at Delphi, the Isthmian at Corinth, and the Nemean at Argos (the Panathenaea at Athens was also important). Although records cannot verify games earlier than 776BC, the contests in Homer's Iliad indicate a much earlier competitive tradition. The Olympics reached their height in the 5th-4th Centuries BC thereafter they became more and more professionalized until, in the Roman period, they provoked much censure.

56. NewsHour Extra: Olympics - September 13, 2000 The first modern olympic games were held in Athens in April 1896, with 13 nationssending nearly 300 representatives to take part in 42 events and 10 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/july-dec00/olympics.html

NewsHour Links: Four athletes talk about their hopes and fears about going to the Olympics. How high-tech gear , like special sneakers and swimsuits, are affecting Olympic competition. Going for the Gold (September 13, 2000) His brow covered with sweat, an athlete crosses the finish line. He glances behind him and realizes he's done it. He's won the gold. An Olympic medal. Not bad for a cook. Meet Coroebus of Elis, who won the sprint race in 776 BC. Although he's the first Olympic champion listed in Greek Olympic records, it's generally accepted that the games were probably at least 500 years old at that time. Flash forward to Sydney, Australia, September, 2000. Now, get ready for 16 days and nights of suspense, surprises and super human effort. A $3.5 billion extravaganza called the summer Olympics is being held in Australia. (You may think it's already fall a bit late for the "summer" Olympics…. but it's spring in Australia ). About 10,200 athletes from 199 countries will compete. More than 15,000 reporters will cover the events.

57. Ancient Olympic Cyberhunt The Ancient olympic games began as part of a religious festival in honor of. Who was the founder of the modern olympic movement? http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/olympics/ancienthunt.htm

Ancient Olympic Cyberhunt The Ancient Olympic Games began as part of a religious festival in honor of . http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/olympics/olympicorigins.shtml http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/olympics/olympicorigins.shtml There was a separate festival for women in honor of . http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/olympics/olympicsexism.shtml Ancient athletes competed as not as members of a national team. http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/comp.html http://vic.pentathlon.org.au/ http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/olympics/olympicfaqs.shtml http://www.hellenicmuseum.org/exhibits/ancientgrk/olympics.html How many wrestling crowns did this competitor from ancient times win? http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/milo.html Who was the founder of the modern Olympic movement? http://orama.com/athens1896/pictures/docs/coubert.html When and where did the revival of the Olympic Games take place? http://www.museum.olympic.org/e/gallery/permanent/cou_bio_e.html

58. BBC SPORT | Olympics 2004 | History athletes competed in the olympics for the first time in Paris in 1900.Athens 1896 The first of the modern olympic games was staged in Athens, Greece. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/low/olympics_2004/history/default.stm

BBC SPORT / HISTORY Graphics version Change to World Edition BBC News Home Sport Homepage ... Wales Olympics 2004 Contents: Schedule Results Medals Table Archery ... Jigsaw Game Last Updated: Thursday, 7 July, 2005, 08:31 GMT 09:31 UK Athens 2004 Kelly Holmes led Britain's medal charge as Greece staged a Games to remember. Sydney 2000 The Sydney Games were hailed by many as the greatest of all time. Atlanta 1996 The Atlanta Games were hit by tragedy and logistical problems, but an American gold rush lifted home spirits. POST-WORLD WAR II Barcelona 1992 The 1992 Games proved a fabulous spectacle and for once not a single nation boycotted the Olympics. Seoul 1988 Politics finally took a back-seat as all leading nations except Cuba and Ethiopia came together for the Seoul Games. Los Angeles 1984 Just as the Americans had boycotted Moscow, so the Soviet Union team did not compete in Los Angeles.

59. Greek Olympics Project - History For Kids! (Not until the second modern olympics, and then only gradually and with difficulty . (More on the Greek olympic games) The Greeks didn’t award big money http://www.historyforkids.org/crafts/greeks/olympics.htm

Greek Olympics Project for Kids Europe, Asia, and Africa before 1500 AD Teachers Parents Sitemap This site The Web By region China India West Asia Greece ... About History for Kids Updated Wednesday, Aug 31, 2005 Tired of seeing these ads? NO MORE ADS 99¢ - CLICK HERE Just click here to get a password instantly! Advertisement Check out this timeline from History for Kids or go to a topic area: Egypt or West Asia Ancient China or Africa Ancient Greece or India Ancient Rome Ancient Germany The Islamic Empires ... Medieval Europe Need more info? Send us a message , and we'll try to answer your question. Ideas for Projects Ancient Greece: Olympics If a day of "Greek Olympics" would work for you, here's some suggestions for that. At the Greek Olympics there were also singing competitions between choirs, which might be interesting to have at your camp or school. ( More on the Greek Olympic games Afterwards, it would be great to have a discussion about why the Greeks wanted to have these competitions, and how they thought the gods loved to see men compete against each other. ( More on this idea Other activities: Olympic games Play reading Vase-painting Back to main Greek project page Go back where you were THIS SITE THE WEB Home China India West Asia ... Back to top

60. Athens Olympics 2004. ABC Sport. Every olympic games provides us with defining moments. olympics. The centrepieceof these games was the thoroughly modern stadium with its Santiago http://www.abc.net.au/olympics/default.htm

@import "/olympics/2004/css/main.css"; Skip navigation ABC Home Radio Television ... News Athens Olympics 2004. ABC Sport. Home Features Program Results ... Galleries Search this site Farewell to Athens Every Olympic Games provides us with defining moments. Some are obvious - like Cathy Freeman's golden run in Sydney and Muhammad Ali's lighting of the cauldron in Atlanta. Others are a matter of personal preference. Athens was no different. In almost every sport there were memories to cherish. From the feats of Ian Thorpe Michael Phelps and Jodie Henry in the pool to unforgettable victories by Kelly Holmes and Hicham El Guerrouj on the track, every winner had a story to tell. And so did most of the losers. Losers like Jana Pittman , Wilson Kipketer and Alex Popov, who weren't losers at all, but were winners without gold medals. For the Greeks, these Games were a triumph. Not because they were the best ever, but because in the main, they went without a hitch. Because, despite the doubters, they opened on schedule, and because - perhaps against all odds in today's world - for a little more than two weeks they recaptured the spirit of the ancient Olympics. The centrepiece of these Games was the thoroughly modern stadium with its Santiago Calatrava-designed roof.

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