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Olympic Games and Politics
Use this chart to learn how politics have affected and influenced the Olympic Games. | Olympic History: The Birth of the Modern Games
An article chronicling the rebirth of the Olympic games. | |
Classroom Olympic Games
Students recreate Olympic events by calculating distances and participating in the event. | Wilma Rudolph, Olympic Athlete
Read a brief history of Wilma Rudolph, aka La Gazella, who was an African American track... | |
Olympic History: Louganis' Diving Accident During 1988 Games in Seoul
An account of Greg Louganis' diving accident at the 1988 Seoul Olympic games. | ||
Olympic History: 1968 Games and Civil Disobedience
Track-and-field medalists Tommie Smith and John Carlos left an indelible mark on Olympic... | ||
What Are the Modern Olympic Games?
Introduce students to the history and locations of the Modern Olympic Games. | ||
Olympic Leaders
Students will write a one page report from the point of view of an Olympic athlete and present... | History of Olympic Scandals: From Bribery to Steroids
This article examines the history of Olympic scandals, such as the bidding war by potential... | |
Ancient and Modern Olympic Games in Athens
A brief history of the Olympic games, both Ancient and Modern, in Athens, Greece. | Mark Spitz, Olympic Athlete
Mark Spitz claimed seven gold medals and broke an Olympic record during his successful career. | |
Past Olympic Athletes: Profiles, Biographies, and Activities
Find links to profiles of diver Greg Louganis, protesters Tommie Smith and John Carlos, swimmer... | ||
Olympic Locations Through the Years
A list of cities that have hosted the Olympic games in the past. | Babe Didrikson, Olympic Athlete
A profile of Babe Didrikson, a female athlete who was ahead of her time. |

