Great moments in Olympic history 5 Articles

by cocokitten

In August 1936 the Berlin Olympics opened for the first time with a torch. The flame had been carried in relay from the home of the first Olympians in Greece. It was a dramatic and symbolic opening for what became known as...read more

by Bobby Coles

The Olympic Games always offer forth a moment or two of sheer joy and excitement to behold. Some of the greatest moments have not come on the track, field, ice, or asphalt, but rather in moments of uninhibited happiness o...read more

by Sage Kalmus

When it comes to a recurring rite like the Olympic Games, overflowing with triumphs and defeats, achievements and accidents, glory and shame, it is nearly impossible to isolate even a handful of its greatest moments. Nonet...read more

by Chris Pearce

There have been numerous great moments in Olympic history. I love the Summer Olympics and look forward to them every time, especially the track and field and the swimming. To see the athletes at the peak of their careers, ...read more

by Ryan Gray

Many close finishes and world records came to mind as I recalled the greatest moments in the history of the Olympic Games. When the top athletes from around the world gather in the same place, great moments are part of the...read more