Olympics history: Greek roots, modern era, future plans, more

The Olympics have a rich history. Check out more information on their prolific past, promising present, future forecast, and ...
Davidson College

How the First Olympic Games Shaped Modern Competition

Davidson College Visiting Assistant Professor of Classics Allison Smith examines the "distant echoes" of the original Olympic Games and how they compare to the modern global competition. The ...
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18 Weird Facts About the Olympics Through the Years

These strange facts are pure gold.
Greek Reporter

Winter Olympics 2026 Open in Italy as Greece Leads Parade in Historic Dual Flame Ceremony

The Winter Olympics began with a rare dual-city opening in Italy, with Greece leading tradition at the 25th Winter Games.

A look inside the big marketing business of the Olympics

Major brand partners are drawn to the Olympics for the billions of expected viewers, and the 2026 Winter Olympics are no exception.
Greek Reporter

Rare Silver Medal From Athens 1896 Olympics Heads to Auction

A silver medal from the 1896 first modern Olympic Games, held in Athens, is set to make history in the auction room.
Reuters

Olympics-Ten years on, Athens 2004 gives Greece little to cheer

ATHENS, Aug 7 (Reuters) - It was billed as a chance to transform Greece's image abroad and boost growth but 10 years after the country hosted the world's greatest sporting extravaganza there is little ...