This is the stadium at Olympia. It was built during the 4th century BC and it was the largest of its kind at the time. It could seat 50,000 spectators! Olympia was not only a centre of sport but ...

Let's take a look at some big moments in the history of the Olympic Games. OLYMPIA, GREECE – The first ever Olympics were held in Greece on the plains of Olympia — that's where the name ...

Telegraph Sport has detailed the history of the modern Summer Olympics since the Games were first held in Athens in 1896, listing all summer Olympics host cities. This year’s Olympics begin on ...

Check out just some of the many that have come to symbolize the Olympic Games and athletic spirit ... This was the first time in Olympic history that a mascot was featured playing different ...

The Soviet Union tops the all-time list with 62 gold medals won in Olympic wrestling. Among current countries, the United States leads with 57 gold medals. Who has the most medals in Olympic wrestling ...