1. The History of the Olympic Games

2. The Original Greek Games
began in ancient Greece took place every fourth year for several hundred years. The earliest record of the Olympic Games goes back to776 BC.

3. The Original Olympics
The only event was a foot race of about 183 meters. They also included competitions in music, oratory and theatre performances.

4. The 18-th Olympics
Included wrestling and pentathlon, later Games – chariot races and other sports.

5. In 394 A.D. the games were ended by the Roman emperor Theodosius.

6. Brought the Olympic Games back to life in 1896.
Pierre de Coubertin
Brought the Olympic Games back to life in 1896.

7. Winter Olympics were included in 1924.

9. The latest Summer Olympic Games
Were held in Beijing, China in 2008.

12. The latest Winter Olympic Games
Were held in Vancouver in 2010.

14. The next Summer Olympic Games
Will be held in London in 2012.

17. The next Winter Olympic Games
Will be held in Sochi, Russia in 2014.

19. The Symbols.