Olympic Games

plural noun

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.
Olympics.��a modern international sports competition, held once every four years.

Olympic Games

noun

the greatest Panhellenic festival, held every fourth year in honour of Zeus at ancient Olympia. From 472 _bc , it consisted of five days of games, sacrifices, and festivities
Also called: the Olympics.��the modern revival of these games, consisting of international athletic and sporting contests held every four years in a selected country since their inception in Athens in 1896 See also Winter Olympic Games

Olympic Games

Games held in ancient times on the plain of Olympia in Greece every four years. It was a time for laying aside political and religious differences, as athletes from all the Greek cities and districts competed. The games included patriotic and religious rituals as well as athletic contests, and high honors were given to the winners. The Greeks counted their years by olympiads (periods of four years) and dated events from the first Olympics in 776 b.c.

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The Olympic Games deteriorated under Roman rule of Greece and were halted in the fourth century. They were revived in the late nineteenth century, with goals of peace and fellowship modeled on those of the ancient Olympics. The modern Olympics include many athletic events of the original games, such as the discus throw.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Olympic Games¹

First recorded in 1600–10

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As lead host and a partner in the staging of the next year’s World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games, L.A.’s reputation is on the line.

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The organizers of the Los Angeles Olympic Games reveal many of the venues for the 2028 Paralympics, with Los Angeles, Long Beach and Carson hosting events.

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She withdrew from the women's team final at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021, as well as four subsequent individual finals, in order to prioritise her mental health.

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At the LA28 Olympic Games, electric air taxis will transport attendees between key venues including SoFi Stadium and LAX — all for the price of a luxury ride share.

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Barcelona's Ellie Roebuck, 25, is a previous England number one and started all four games for Team GB at the delayed Olympic Games in 2021.

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