Olympic Games ceremony — Olympic Games ceremonies were an integral part of the Ancient Olympic Games. Some of the elements of the modern ceremonies harken back to the Ancient Games from which the Modern Olympics draw their ancestry. An example of this is the prominence… … Wikipedia
Olympic Games — 1. Also called Olympian Games. the greatest of the games or festivals of ancient Greece, held every four years in the plain of Olympia in Elis, in honor of Zeus. 2. a modern international sports competition, held once every four years. [1600 10]… … Universalium
Olympic Games — For the 776 BC to AD 393 Games see Ancient Olympic Games. For the most recent Summer Games in Beijing, see 2008 Summer Olympics. For the most recent Winter Games in Vancouver, see 2010 Winter Olympics. For the next Summer Games in London, see… … Wikipedia
Olympic Games scandals and controversies — The Olympic Games is a major international multi sport event. During its history, both the Summer and Winter Games were a subject of many scandals and controversies. Some states boycotted the Games on various occasions, often as a sign of protest … Wikipedia
Olympic medal — A silver medal awarded to the winner of an event at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 Awarded for given to successful competitors in various Olympic Sports Presented by … Wikipedia
Olympic skeet — Men Number of targets: 125 + 25 Olympic Games: Since 1968 Abbreviation: SK125 Women Number of targets: 75 + 25 Olympic Games: Since 2000 … Wikipedia
Olympic Stadium (Montreal) — Olympic Stadium The Big O Location 4545 Pierre de Coubertin Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H1V 3N7 Coordinates … Wikipedia
Olympic symbols — Olympic Games Ancient Olympic Games Summer Olympic Games Winter Olympic Games Paralympic Games Youth Olympic Games Charter • IOC • NOCs • Symbols Sports • Competitors Medal tables • Medalists The Olympic symbols are icons … Wikipedia
Olympic — may refer to: In sports: Olympic Games, international multi sport event held since 1896 Ancient Olympic Games, ancient multi sport event held in Olympia, Greece between 776 BC and 393 AD Cotswold Olimpick Games, sports event held in England since … Wikipedia
Olympic trap — Men Number of targets: 125 + 25 Olympic Games: Since 1900 Abbreviation: TR125 Women Number of targets: 75 + 25 Olympic Games: Since 2000 … Wikipedia