Olympics Articles Tagged History

While the games of the Summer Olympics can be traced back 3,000 years, Winter Olympics history covers only a fraction of that time. While it was sometimes considered inferior to...

Are you wondering what 2 events comprise the biathlon? The biathlon is a winter Olympic event which combines cross-country skiing with target shooting. The biathlon has grown in popularity over...

The beginning of the Olympics, being shrouded in mythical legends, was said to have been started in 776 BC based on inscriptions found at Olympia in Greece. The games were...

This quick intro to water polo Olympics history begins with the word "polo." "Polo" is actually based upon the Indian word "pulu," which means ball. There are a couple of...

The lighting of the stadium flame is the culmination of the Olympic opening ceremonies, and the Olympic torch history is a fascinating one. The Olympic torch is always lit in...

The 1994 Winter Olympics games were opened on February 12, 1994 in Lillehammer Norway. This would be the first and only time that two Winter Olympics would be held just...

Olympic gymnastic history involves many forms of gymnastics being added over time, as well as many key athletes who have made the sport what it is today. Gymnastics is a...

Looking for 1936 Summer Olympics highlights? The highlights of the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin include sports highlights and a few things that have nothing to do with sports. Germany...

If you decide to learn everything you can about past Olympic Games, you will eventually have to ask the question, "Who were the 1960 Winter Olympics ski participants?" Once you...

The Olympic hockey history dates back to 1920, when hockey became part of the Olympic Summer Games in Belgium. The hockey games played during the Summer Olympics were also considered...

In the Winter Olympics: History of Freestyle Skiing is not as extensive as many believe. Freestyle skiing has been a part of the Olympic program since 1988, where men's and...

The Summer Olympics 2008 highlights include a multitude of upsets, firsts and world records, along with one spectacular ceremony to open the games in Beijing, China. In honor of the...

The history of the Olympic Torch is a long and interesting one.  The start of each Olympic Games begins with the lighting of the Olympic flame. The relay of runner...

Olympic platform diving history goes back to the 17th century when the Germans and Swedish team performed the act in their gymnastic routine. The activity included somersaults and twists and...

Need to know how to choose the right synchronized swimming music? This is a good question to ask; when a team of eight ladies are being asked to execute, in...

Looking for the 5 best Olympic bobsledding records? Olympic bobsledding records are a bit difficult to nail down because track differences and weather conditions make many aspects of bobsledding (and...

Fascinated by the Olympic medal's history? The Olympics have become a worldwide symbol of goodwill between the countries. The Beijing Olympics were host to 10,000 athletes. Of those 10,000 athletes,...

This history of synchronized swimming began when the art of synchronized swimming branched off from the similar sport of water ballet. While water ballet focused on a few swimmers dancing...

Athletes on the track or in the pool tend to get the most attention at the Summer Olympic Games, but study Olympic Field Hockey history and you'll find plenty of...

The history of modern Olympics can be traced to Greece, where the ancient Olympics were staged. After success in Greece in the late 19th century, the games were picked up...