Etc. Etc. Etc. “For athletes, the Olympics are the ultimate test of their worth.” mary lou retton
A First Time for Everything 1896, Athens: Fourteen nations participated in the first modern Olympic Games. 1912, Stockholm: Automatic timing devices were used for track events. Lighting 1920, Antwerp: The Olym- pic flag, with the five rings signify- ing universality, was raised during the Way
the Opening Ceremony. ©L ondon 2012 This year’s London 2012 Summer values of respect, excellence and friend- 1936, Berlin: These were the Olympics are underway, and similar to ship; and Olympic motto words of first to be broadcast on television. most other times, the games officially faster, higher and stronger. 1956, Melbourne: began once the torch arrived at the Its gold color represents the quali- Australian quarantine laws were Opening Ceremony. The Olympic ties of the Olympic Flame. The torch is too severe to allow the entry of for- torch dates back to the ancient games made of an aluminum alloy skin with eign horses, so equestrian events in Greece and still plays a vital role in 8,000 transparent circles on it. The were held in Stockholm. the Olympics. The Olympic Flame is circles represent the 8,000 torchbear- lit at the Temple of Hera in Olympia, ers who carried it. The circles also help 1976, Montreal: Fourteen- then handed over to the host city. From ensure that heat is quickly dissipated year-old gymnast Nadia Comaneci there, the torch travels by torchbear- without being conducted to the handle. of Romania was awarded the first- ers, eventually ending its journey at the Weighing roughly 1.8 lb, the torch ever perfect score of 10.0. Opening Ceremony. needed to be lightweight because of This torch for the London 2012 the various ages/strengths of the torch- 1992, Barcelona: Men’s Games was designed by east London- bearers. basketball became open to profes- ers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby. Its To view images of past Olympic sionals; the U.S. sent a “Dream triangle shape was inspired by sets of torches, visit www.london2012.com/ Team” including Magic Johnson, three: this is the third time London has torch-relay/the-torch. Michael Jordan and Larry Bird. hosted the Olympics; three Olympic London2012.com 1996, Atlanta: For the first time, all 197 recognized National “If you fail to prepare, you’re prepared to fail.” Mark Spitz Olympic Committees were repre- sented at the Games. Congratulations to Melanie Javens, Pack Your Bags a member of the Northeastern Illinois These are the destinations Chapter, for her winning PS Create the for future Olympic Caption contest entry. competitions: •Sochi, Russia 2014 Winter Olympics •Rio de Janiero, Brazil 2016 Summer Olympics onth •PyeongChang, South Korea 2018 Winter Olympics Retired Games These games had their day in the Olympic spotlight, but for various reasons they are no longer included. •cricket •croquet •golf
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