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first modern era olympics
Held in birthplace Athens,Greece. they had multi-sport events and was international. -
Omega became offical time keeper for olympics
omega is a long-time worldwide Olympic supporter and licensee that has provided time pieces and timing services for the Olympic Games. -
First Olympic Boycott
In the 400 metres, American winner John Carpenter, was disqualified for blocking British athlete Wyndham Halswelle in a maneuver that was legal under U.S. rules but prohibited by the British rules under which the race was run. As a result of the disqualification, a second final race was ordered. Halswelle was to face the other two finalists William Robbins and John Taylor, but both were from the United States and decided not to contest the repeat of the final to protest the judges' decision. Hal -
first olympic Logo
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France. -
coca-cola olympic sponor
The company sponsored the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam, and has supported every Olympic Games since. Coca-Cola refreshes Olympic athletes, officials and spectators with its beverages during the Olympic Games. -
Basketball being an olympic sport
started in then Nazi Germany 1936 olympics -
Volleyball becomes an olympic sport
started in Tokyo,Japan. -
Historic black power salute
Tommie Smith and John Carlos, two black athletes who finished the 200 meter race first and third respectively, performed the "Power to the People" salute during the national anthem of the United States. -
McDonalds offical olympic sponsor
McDonald's became an official sponsor of the Olympic Games in 1976 and has a longstanding commitment to the Olympic Movement. At the 1968 Olympic Winter Games, McDonald's airlifted hamburgers to U.S. athletes competing in Grenoble, France, who reported they were homesick for McDonald's food. -
Panasonic being offical Audio/TV/Video Equipment for Olympics
Panasonic has also served as the Olympic Games Official Host Broadcast Equipment Supplier for several past editions of the Games. Panasonic's technology plays a vital role in delivering the sights, sounds and unique excitement of the Olympic Games, from the field of play to the spectators through its large on-site video screens and professional audio systems, and to people around the world through broadcasting with its digital broadcast equipment. -
Visa being offical Olympic sponcor in Consumer Payment Systems (credit cards,etc.)
Visa is the world's leading payment brand, generating more than three trillion U.S. dollars in annual card sales volume. Visa has unsurpassed acceptance in more than 150 countries, and plays a pivotal role in developing innovative payment products and technologies to benefit its 21,000 member financial institutions and their cardholders. -
Samsung is the Olympics offical Wireless Communications Equipment Sponor
Samsung began its Olympic Games involvement as a local sponsor of the Seoul Olympic Games. These innovative mobile phone technologies provide the Olympic Family with real-time, user location-based information service and interactive communications. -
Beach volleyball becoming offical olympic sport
began in atlanta,gorgia,USA. -
olympics returning to origin
After 108 years the olympics returns to Athens,Greece. -
G&E sponoring olympics Health
GE’s official product and service categories include:
Energy Generation Systems
Energy Distribution Systems
Healthcare: Diagnostic Imagining, Monitoring and Electronic Medical Records
Technology
Lighting Fixtures & Systems
Aircraft Engines
Rail Transportation
Water Treatment Facilities & Services
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P&G being the Olympics offical personal care and household products
The company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands worldwide. Got involved first in vancover olympics.
