“The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part;
the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well.”
~ Pierre de Coubertin, founder of modern Olympic Games
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“The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well.” ~ Pierre de Coubertin, founder of modern Olympic Games |
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In this site, these are the articles surrounding the Olympics:
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The Olympics have been a deep-rooted event throughout world history. They test the abilities of the top athlete's of our day, and they help to unite various countries. Much preparation and dedication goes into the Olympics--years of hard work and training. It is an athlete's dream to be involved in the Olympics, even though only a few win medals. Every one of these athletes is acknowledged for their cooperation and devotion. What are the Olympics? The Olympics are global games that are held in a host city and consist of many types of events. Running the 100m, diving, gymnastics, or the long jump are all games that many competitors from 191 countries take part in. Starting in Olympia, Athens, in 776 B.C, the Olympics have grown from a small game to an international phenomenon. Economics plays a great role in the Olympics as well. Everything needs money, but the Olympics require something more than that-- it needs pride and loyalty. This year, Beijing, China is proud to announce that it will host the 2008 Olympics, and maybe this year’s Olympic will be better than all before it. Athletes that come to the Olympics are the best of the best and they require a great deal of training. No matter what race, religion, or views everyone has, the Olympics helps to connect the world and the people in it.
We hope you enjoy our site and learn a lot about the Olympics.
This is the main Olympic torch and it lights during the entire games. Salt Lake City, 2002 Winter Olympics Obtained from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Flame
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Last modified: 04/02/08 |
