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Foundation of the Hellenic World: Olympics Through Time
Learn about the long and fascinating history of the Olympics, beginning with a foot race in Olympia in 776 BC. The site is divided into two parts. The first covers Ancient Olympia up to Athens of 1896. The second covers Athens of 1896 up...
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Trampoline
Did you know that on January 1, 1999, the trampoline became an official Olympic discipline? Learn about this exciting new event on the Olympic Committee's home page. It's history, the necessary equipment, images, and a wonderful...
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Short Track Speed Skating
This is a great introduction to the winter sport of short track speed skating. Read a history of the sport, learn how it became part of the Olympic Games, find a list of short track events, and see several great photos and videos of...
Tufts University
Tufts University: The Ancient Olympics
Here at the Tufts University you can find a wealth of information regarding the Ancient Olympics. Content compares the ancient Olympics to our modern games, provides a tour of Ancient Olympia, defines the "Olympic spirit," and includes...
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Olympic and Paralympic Games
The official site for the 2004 Summer Olympic games to be held in historic Athens! Find lots of pertinent information on the games as well as a message from IOC President Dr. Jacques Rogge.
New York Times
New York Times: Winter Wonders: Olympic Stars of Yesteryear
A fascinating look at former Olympic Champions. Audio interviews about their time at the Olympics, learn more about these athletes with captivating photos of their amazing feats. Athletes include skiers Picabo Street, Phil Mahre, Jonny...
Scholastic
Scholastic: New York Times Upfront: 1936: The Nazi Olympics
Hitler's plans for the 1936 Olympics didn't turn out exactly like he had planned due to American track and field star Jesse Owens. Read about the beginning of the politicization of the Olympics.
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The Official Web Site of Usa Baseball
Official site for USA Baseball including the Olympic team. It offers a variety of information and links to other information resources.
CBS
Cbs Sportsline: Olympic Games
This resource provides information on the current Olympics. CBS offers history, photos, a daily schedule, Team USA, and headline news articles.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Olympic Marmot
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Olympic Marmot. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, life cycle and diet.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Olympic Games Quiz
Test your knowledge over the Olympic Games. Check your answers for a review at the end of the quiz.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Olympics 2004 Treasure Hunt
This lesson is centered around an Olympics 2004 Treasure Hunt designed to give students an opportunity to learn about the history of the Olympic games and to generate interest in the modern Olympic games. Students are able to see the...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: The Olympic Logo
How would you write a LOGO program to approximately reproduce the Olympic Rings logo? This activity is designed to be accessible to students at all levels of secondary maths (Key Stages 3, 4 and 5).
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: The Olympic Torch Tour
Can you find the best route for the Olympic Torch relay to take? This more challenging activity is designed to be accessible to GCSE maths students (grades 8, 9, and 10).
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: The Olympic Flame: Are You in the 95%?
The organisers of the Olympic Torch Relay hope that the planned route means that the Torch will come within 10 miles of 95% of the population of Britain. Has this worked? This activity can be approached at different levels by a wide...
US Olympic Committee
United States Olympic Team
This is the official website of the United States Olympic Committee. Content ranges from full biographies of top Olympic athletes to detailed overviews of Olympic sports to the latest Olympic news, and so much more.
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British Olympic Association
The British Olympic Association (BOA) is responsible for sending Team GB to Olympic Games and managing the team. Their site offers information on athletes, coverage of current and past games, resources for teachers, and more.
International Olympic Committee
Intl Olympic:refugee Olympic Team to Shine Spotlight on Worldwide Refugee Crisis
In the opening ceremonies of the Rio 2016 Olympics, the world watched a new team process around the arena. This team carried the Olympic flag because the members were refugees from many places who wanted to and were qualified to...
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Water Polo
This resource provides information about water polo, and other events that take place in the Olympics.
The History Place
The History Place: The Triumph of Hitler: The Berlin Olympics
Discusses the Olympics that took place in Berlin in 1936, the angry debates and protests over Hitler's anti-Semitic policies, and how Hitler used the Olympics as a way to display the power of the Nazi regime on the world stage.
A&E Television
History.com: 10 Historic Moments of Olympic Hype and Heartbreak
Although they were favored to win gold at the Olympics, some Americans failed to even medal. In an especially cruel twist, two sprinters didn't even make it to the quarterfinals at the 1972 Games in Munich.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Ancient Greece: Ancient Olympia
This site focuses on Ancient Olympia, an archaeological site of Peloponnese, in southern Greece known as the Cradle of the Olympic Games. The Games were played in Zeus's honor; they dated back to 776 BC and were held every four years.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Two Decisions Led Me to Olympic Glory
A brief video in which Steve Mesler explains how deciding to switch sports and to take responsibility for his actions helped lead to success at the Olympics. [4:02] Followed by a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Montreal Summer Olympics, 1976
Despite the boycott of Africa, the 1976 Olympics in Montreal were successful. This website is highly interactive, with video clips, biographies, graphics, statistics and a link to educational packages you may obtain free of charge.
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