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From Ancient Olympia to Paris: How the Olympic Games were created

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As the world converges on Paris for the 33rd Olympiad, it’s a reminder of the ancient heritage of the Olympic movement. It starts with the term “Olympiad.” It was how the ...
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Olympic Torch Lit for Paris 2024 Games in Olympia, Birthplace of Ancient Games

The torch was lit in a traditional ceremony honoring the Olympic games' roots in Ancient Olympia Julia Moore is a TV writer-reporter at PEOPLE. A graduate of Northwestern University, she has been ...

As clouds threaten ceremony, Greece prepares a backup flame for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Even the gods need a backup plan. Organizers in Ancient Olympia held an emergency rehearsal Monday to light the flame for the ...
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Centuries ago, the ancient Olympics took on a similar role in society

MINNEAPOLIS — When University of Minnesota history professor Dr. Andrew Gallia watches the Olympics these days, he notices some striking similarities to the ancient version of the games that ...
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Olympic spat: Officials at ancient birthplace of games upset at venue to choose new IOC president

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Officials in Ancient Olympia are protesting the decision to hold the next International Olympic Committee session in a neighboring region of southern Greece, rather than at ...

Olympic flame-lighting ceremony in photos

The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad ...