81. Go For The Gold The first modern olympic games were held in 1896 in Athens, Although themodern olympic games are patterned after the ancient Greek games, http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/athens_games/modern.htm

Scholastic Home About Us Site Map Search ... Origin and History of the Olympic Games The Modern Olympic Games The Olympic Principles and Traditions Politics and the Olympics Olympic Controversies The Olympics in Photos The Modern Olympic Games In 1892, Coubertin first introduced the idea of starting the Olympic Games again. Few people were ready to accept his idea. But in 1894 Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and began planning the first modern Olympiad. Although the modern Olympic Games are patterned after the ancient Greek Games, there are important differences. Unlike ancient Greece, modern nations have not stopped wars for peaceful athletic competition. Because of World War I, Games were not held in 1916. Nor were they held in 1940 and 1944, during World War II. The original Olympics were always held at Olympia. Almost every modern Olympiad is celebrated in or near a different city of the world. The earlier Games were open only to Greek citizens and athletes from other Mediterranean countries. The modern Games encourage all nations to compete. A person may enter if his or her country has a National Olympic Committee (NOC) that is recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Events for women have become a major interest in the modern Games, and the winners receive honors equal to those given the male winners. The ancient Greeks furthered culture by giving honors for cultural achievements at the Olympic Games. The modern Olympics hold an arts festival, where the culture of the host country is showcased in various art forms.

82. Olympic Games --  Encyclopædia Britannica olympic games athletic festival that originated in ancient Greece and was revived in 100 years after the first modern olympic games in Athens in 1896. http://www.britannica.com/eb/article?tocId=9108519

83. Ancient History The first recorded Ancient olympic games were in 776BC. the first Modernolympic games in 1896, included the marathon to commemorate this legend. http://www.olympics.org.uk/olympicmovement/ancienthistory.asp

SITE SEARCH Home The Olympic Movement Modern History Olympic Issues Date The first recorded Ancient Olympic Games were in 776BC. They lasted for approximately 1000 years. Place The Games were held in Olympia, a village in a sacred valley, approximately 500km south west of Mount Olympus. Purpose The Ancient Olympic Games were held as a religious, sporting and cultural festival in honour of Zeus, the father of the gods. Philosophy The Ancient Greeks believed that both the body and mind needed discipline and that those who practised this discipline could best honour Zeus. The Ancient Olympic Games These Games were held every four years Only Greek citizens were allowed to compete. Ancient Greece was divided into independent states, often at war with each other. During the Games there was an official truce, called Ekecheiria.. This meant athletes could travel safely to and from the Games. Violation of this truce was punishable by death. The Marathon The modern marathon is one event which originated in these Ancient Games. Legend has it that Miltiades, a Greek General with an Athenian army, fought and won a battle against the Persians. He called for an Athenian runner and asked him to carry the victorious news back to Athens. The runner's journey was 24 miles but he entered the streets of Athens and shouted 'Rejoice! We conquer!' He then dropped dead. Although the accuracy of this tale is questionable, the first Modern Olympic Games in 1896, included the marathon to commemorate this legend.

84. Olympic Games. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05 The modern revival of the olympic games is due in a large measure to the effortsof Pierre, baron de Coubertin, of France. They were held, appropriately http://www.bartleby.com/65/ol/Olympicg.html

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85. Athens 2004 Olympic Games Swimming has been on the olympic games programme since the first modern olympicgames in Athens in 1896. The impressive representation of Aquatics sports in http://www.fina.org/Athens2004.html

86. Athletic Events Through Time By FHW A journey to the modern olympic games examining the hosting cities, the athletes,but also including references to the political and social activities of http://agones.fhw.gr/

The Foundation of the Hellenic World in the spirit of the Olympic Games. Learn their long history, explore their unkwown aspects and discover the society that created them, through a variety of activities created by FHW utilising the wide spectrum of modern technology. LEARN HISTORY THROUGH THE WEB PAGES The Prehistory of the Games, their organization during Antiquity, but also the first attempts to revive them in the Modern era are presented in an interactive environment. Start the tour A journey to the modern Olympic Games examining the hosting cities, the athletes, but also including references to the political and social activities of the era. Start the tour VISIT HELLENIC COSMOS AND SEE... Exhibition Educational Program ... A Unique Exhibition The exhibition, taking advantage of the possibilities of modern technology, presents in an original way the character of the Olympic Games during Antiquity and, mainly, in modern times and stimulates thinking regarding the wider social meaning of the supreme athletic event of the planet. The Olympic Hero In modern times the concept of the hero has changed. There are no longer heroes of war but of peace, such as the Olympic Victors. The Foundation of the Hellenic World wishes to present such heroes and for this reason it has created theeducational programme "The Olympic Hero", which takes place daily at FHW's cultural centre Hellenic Cosmos.

87. USA Field Hockey Symbols Of The Olympic Games to Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern olympic games. The most important thing in the olympic games is not to win but to take part, http://www.usfieldhockey.com/games/oly_symbols.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 Symbols Olympic Rings The Olympic symbol five interlocked rings represent the union of the five original major continents (Africa, America, Asia, Australia and Europe) and the meeting of the athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games. The five colors of the rings from left to right are blue, black and red across the top and yellow and green along the bottom. Olympic Creed The words of the Olympic creed are attributed to Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games. "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." Baron Pierre de Coubertin Citius, Altius, Fortius

88. Olympic Games Photo Gallery. Athens 1896 - Athens 2004 olympic games photo gallery History of the olympics. Athens 1896. The firstmodern olympic games. Athletes and events(Ten photos) http://www.evarotsis.photoshot.com/

The content of this site has been moved to 2-4.gr Hosted by Photoshot Photo Galleries Photos of the week Atlanta 1996. The Greek wind surfer Nikos Kaklamanakis was the golden medalist. He also won the first place in the 1996 and 2000 word championships. Kaklamanakis was the standard bearer of the Hellenic team. in the opening ceremony of the Sydney Games. Since Amsterdam 1928, the Hellenic Olympic team enter first in the Olympic stadium. Mexico City 1968. The German coxed eight man team won the gold metal. Australia and USSR took the second and third place. Water polo. Photo by Todd Warshaw. Torch lighting and handing over ceremony for Sydney. 10 MAY 2000 The Olympic flame lit in ancient Olympia, but just one day before the official program! High priestess was the Greek actor Thalia Prokopiou. Photos and comments. 20 May 2000 The handing over ceremony took place in Panathinaikon Stadion. Photos and comments. Athens 1896. The first modern Olympic Games. Athletes and events

89. Olympic Education Pack Baron Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern olympic games, On 5 April,1896, the first olympic games of the modern era were officially opened by http://www.easynet.net/teamgb/education/modern.asp

Easynet UK Easynet Group Contact us 24 September 2005 Home Olympic Day In School Issues for Discussion ... Contacts Modern Olympic Movement "Revivalist Games" - Robert Dover´s "Olympick Games" The Olympic Movement Philosophy Olympic Charter ... Olympic Protocols "Revivalist Games" - Robert Dover´s "Olympick Games" Signs of interest in the Ancient Games came in early 17th Century Britain. The country was enjoying growing interest in classical Greek and Roman studies. Robert Dover, an Englishman from Norfolk, was one of the leaders of this movement. He decided to revive the idea of the Ancient Olympic Games and every Whitsun, from 1612, he encouraged people to take part in his own "Olympick Games". These games were held in Chipping Camden, Gloucestershire. People of all classes took part in the events on Dover´s Hill. The events consisted of running, horse riding, jumping, wrestling, fencing, hunting, coursing and throwing. In addition to the sporting events there was a cultural festival, including games such as chess, dancing, poetry and music. Local authorities prevented the games from continuing in 1852 due to "rowdiness and dangerous activities". However, in 1980 they were revived by local people and today are celebrated in June each year. The public is welcome to attend. To top In 1850, Brookes started the Wenlock Games. He had a keen interest in the values of antiquity and felt that a healthy body was as important as a healthy mind. The Games were held annually at Linden Fields, Much Wenlock and consisted of traditional English rural sports.

90. Olympic Timeline The olympic games were celebrated 320 times every four years in the sacredstadium at Olympia, Greece, The modern olympic games. Athens 1896 http://gtresearchnews.gatech.edu/reshor/rh-win96/timeline.htm

The Olympic Games in History A brief look at humankind's most enduring sports spectacle The Ancient Olympic Games The Olympic Games were celebrated 320 times every four years in the sacred stadium at Olympia, Greece, beginning in 776 B.C. Though boxing and wrestling were added later, the first Olympic event was a sprint. The prize was an olive leaf and deification by poets, as well as recognition as a hero forever. The Modern Olympic Games Athens 1896 In 1892, French educator Baron Pierre de Coubertin proposes a renaissance of ancient Greek competition. In 1896, his dream is realized as England, Greece, Italy, Russia, Spain, Sweden and the United States open Games. James B. Connolly wins triple jump (the first medal in modern Olympic history); American flag is raised and Star Spangled Banner played, beginning tradition of honoring victor and his/her country. Paris 1900 Games opened to women. First female winner: Charlotte Cooper of Great Britain in singles tennis. Margaret Abbot of Chicago wins a gold medal in golf. Alvin Kraenzlein of U.S becomes first to win 4 gold medals. St. Louis 1904

91. Your Modern Olympic Games By Bob Holt (article) Your modern olympic games. Perhaps the best hope we can keep alive when theSummer olympic games return to their birthplace of Athens in 2004 is for 202 http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewarticle.asp?AuthorID=14762&id=14941

92. The Ancient Olympic Games olympic games throughout their history that also discusses many modern aspects olympic games in Ancient Greece by Shirley Glubok and Alfred Tamarin. http://www.kidspoint.org/columns2.asp?column_id=948&column_type=homework

93. Scholarly Sport Sites Ancient olympic games Virtual Museum This website, produced by students and faculty Perseus Project Has essays on ancient and modern olympic sports, http://www.ucalgary.ca/library/ssportsite/gameorg.html

A Subject Directory This subject directory brings together the websites which will assist the serious sports researcher, kinesiology librarian, sport information specialist, college/university student and faculty. An Index to Sport Subjects provides the access to the specific parts of this website. A keyword search engine is also provided below. SEARCH the Scholarly Sport Sites Web Pages What's New Index to Sport Subjects Sport Archives, Special Collections and Virtual Exhibits Multi-National Directories Asia-Africa-Oceania Canada ... Cessations This directory was created under the auspices of the University of Calgary Library, the North American Sport Library Network (NASLIN) and the International Association for Sports Information (IASI). Comments and Suggestions about this subject directory should be sent to: Gretchen Ghent (gghent@ucalgary.ca) Librarian Emeritus (Chair, North American Sport Library Network) c/o University of Calgary Law Library 2500 University Dr. NW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4 FAX: 403-282-6837 Gretchen Ghent You are visitor since July 14, 1999

94. AIA News - 2004: The Olympic Year The first modern olympic games were held in the Panathenaic Stadium of Athens,in 1896. The idea of the olympic Truce was revived in the modern games, http://www.archaeological.org/webinfo.php?page=10198

95. SLAM! Sports: 2000 Summer Games: History Of The Games The vision of a modern olympic games came from French Baron Pierre de Coubertin.Coubertin wanted the games to promote friendship between countries, http://www.canoe.ca/2000GamesHistory/home.html

[an error occurred while processing this directive] Inside CANOE.CA SLAM! Sports Jam! Showbiz CANOE Travel CNEWS CANOE Money C-Health LIFEWISE AUTONET flirt.canoe.ca Newsstand SunTV WHAM! Gaming AllPop Free E-Mail shop.canoe.ca Jobboom CareerConnection Classified Extra Obituaries Today Restaurants Hotels Weather Horoscopes Lotteries Ecards Crossword Scoreboard News Ticker Sports Ticker TV Listings Movie Listings CLIVE Concerts Mutual Funds Stocks Feedback Index SPORT INDEX Pick a sport Archery Badminton Baseball Basketball Boxing Canoe/Kayak Cycling Diving Equestrian Fencing Field Hockey Gymnastics Handball Judo Pentathlon Rowing Sailing Shooting Soccer Softball Swimming Synchro Table Tennis Taekwondo Tennis Triathlon Volleyball B.Volleyball Water Polo Weightlifting Wrestling Team Canada What Canada Did News Columnists ... Feedback [an error occurred while processing this directive] SEARCH 2000 Games September 24, 2005 HISTORY OF THE GAMES The Ancient Olympic Games The Olympic Games were first held in 776 BC at Olympia in Ancient Greece as part of a religious festival. They were one of four game festivals held in Ancient Greece: The Isthmians, The Nemeans, The Pythians and The Olympics. The Olympic Games were so important to the Ancient Greeks that wars were stopped while they were held. Click for Olympic posters Ancient Olympic champions were highly revered. They received a crown made from olive leaves, were entitled to have statues made of themselves placed at Olympia, and were believed to bring their hometowns into favour with the Greek gods. It was also common for champions to have all their meals paid for at the public's expense or to get front-row seats at theatres.

96. Inter-Lace : Olympic Games History of all medal winners in modern olympic games. Australian olympic MedalTallies a complete list of medal winners by olympic games, sports, http://members.ozemail.com.au/~slacey/olympic_games.htm

2005 VISITOR s="na";c="na";j="na";f=""+escape(document.referrer) Olympic Weblinks Home Weblinks Search Encyclopedia ... For Teachers The Olympic Games International Olympic Committee - homepage of the IOC The Olympic Museum - a very comprehensive site about all aspects of the Olympic Movement Olympic Fact Sheets - also includes Commonwealth Games from the Australian Sports Commission. - The site owners have compiled the numbers of medal winners from each country since 1896, and information about Olympic traditions and their origins An Olympic Games Primer Timeline of Olympic Mascots Beijing 2008 Official Website for the Organising Committee of the 2008 Olympic Games - Beijing, China.

97. Scotsman.com News - Features - Let The Games Begin The secret of the modern olympics is that the athlete village, Two of histeammates at the Sydney games used a triedand-true method on them Start in http://news.scotsman.com/features.cfm?id=814602004

98. The Modern Olympic Games - Anagrams The father of the modern olympic games, Baron Pierre de Coubertin Juan AntonioSamaranch May the best team win The Commonwealth games http://www.anagramgenius.com/archive/themod.html

Archive The definitive site for fun anagrams! The modern Olympic Games anagrams Rearranging the letters of The modern Olympic Games gives: My medal hero's competing. (by Mike Mesterton-Gibbons by hand) Champ on merit, see my gold! (by Mike Mesterton-Gibbons by hand) Old epic's mammoth energy. (by Mike Mesterton-Gibbons by hand) Pommeled heroic gymnast? (by Mike Mesterton-Gibbons by hand) Some prime decathlon gym! (by Mike Mesterton-Gibbons by hand) He rode gymnastic pommel. (by Rick Rothstein using Anagram Genius Other related anagrams without their own page: The Olympic Games, Athens The male gymnastic hopes. (by James Green by hand) (pending approval) The Olympic Games, Athens The lame gymnastic hopes. (by James Green by hand) (pending approval) The Olympic Games, Athens The male's gymnastic hope. (by James Green by hand) (pending approval) The Athens Olympic Games Two thousand and Four Half-done temp stadia. Why huge costs to run? Moan. (by Stanley Accrington by hand) Olympic Games Gimme Calypso! (by Mike Mesterton-Gibbons by hand) The Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.

99. OLYMPIC VOLLEYBALL - PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE HISTORY OF VOLLEYBALL IN THE olympics (RESULTS). GENERAL HISTORY OF THE olympics.Original olympics 776 BC to 393 AD modern olympics - 1896 to Present http://www.volleyball.org/olympics/

OLYMPIC VOLLEYBALL - PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE http://www.Volleyball.ORG/ VOLLEYBALL IN THE OLYMPICS Indoor Volleyball - 1964 to Present Beach Volleyball - 1996 to Present HISTORY OF VOLLEYBALL IN THE OLYMPICS (RESULTS) GENERAL HISTORY OF THE OLYMPICS Original Olympics - 776 B.C. to 393 A.D. Modern Olympics - 1896 to Present 1996 OLYMPICS, Atlanta, Georgia, USA 1996 Olympics - Atlanta, Georgia, USA 2000 OLYMPICS - Sydney, Australia 2000 Olympics - Sydney, Australia FUTURE OLYMPICS 2004 Olympics - Athens, Greece Winter Olympics - Torino, Italy 2008 Olympics - Beijing, China INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEES INTERNATIONAL (IOC's) International Olympic Committee NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEES (NOC's) United States Olympic Committee (There are 197 currently recognized NOC's , as of April 1997) Volleyball World Wide Volleyball World Wide on the Computer Internet/WWW http://www.Volleyball.ORG/

100. Mini-Session Course On The Olympics In Greece--Syllabus The olympics A History of modern games. ed. 2. University of Illinois Press, 2002.ISBN 0252070461. Web Readings will include http://www.atiner.gr/docs/Houston_Syllabus.htm

ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMER COURSE IN HELLENIC STUDIES IN ATHENS Course Syllabus HISTORY 475W Section 01 Social and Economic Aspects of Olympic Games History: From Ancient and Modern Times 3 Credit Hours Mini-Session, Spring 2004 Location of Class Meeting: Athens, Greece and environs, as well as Ancient Olympia and other archaeological sites. Class meeting Times: Daily field trips as well as seven 3 hour sessions of lectures by the instructor and guests. Class Meets from May 17 – May 30, 2004. Instructors: Dr. Nicholas C. J. Pappas, Sam Houston State University Dr. Gregory Papanikos, Athens Institute for Education and Research Office Location: 12-14 Solomou Street, Athens, Greece and the venues at which this course will be held. Instructor Contact Information Office Telephone Number: + 30 210 3834227 Cell Telephone Number: + 30 210 3847734 E-mail Address: atiner@atiner.gr

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