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History of the Olympics

By ctychoni
  • The First Olympics are held

    The First Olympics are held

    Athens, Greece
  • Women take part for the first time

    Women take part for the first time

  • Medals are introduced

    Medals are introduced

    Gold, silver, and bronze medals are awarded for the first time. The first games held in America.
  • All 5 continents are represented

    All 5 continents are represented

    All five continents from the olympic rings are represented for the first time!
  • First olympic tourch was lit

    First olympic tourch was lit

  • China makes it's first appearance

    China makes it's first appearance

  • WWII cancel's olympics

    WWII cancel's olympics

  • WWII cancel's olympics for the second time

    WWII cancel's olympics for the second time

  • East Germay is fully recognized into olympics

    East Germay is fully recognized into olympics

  • 16 new nations introduced

    16 new nations introduced

    16 new nations made first appearances in the olympic games
  • Only Olympics held in Latin America

    Only Olympics held in Latin America

    East and West Germany send separate teams for the first time.
  • Queen Elizabeth II opens games

    Queen Elizabeth II opens games

  • USA boycotts olympic games

    USA boycotts olympic games

  • Soviet Athletes boycott games

    Soviet Athletes boycott games

  • 24 new countris made olympic debut

    24 new countris made olympic debut

  • The "Millenium" Games

    The "Millenium" Games

  • The Olympics return to Athens

    The Olympics return to Athens

  • Summer Games Held in Bejing

    Summer Games Held in Bejing

  • First Winter Olympic games

    First Winter Olympic games