Clisthenes, also known as the Father of Athenian democracy, is depicted competing in a chariot race in the Olympic games.

From a very remote period, the Greeks had been accustomed to engage in contests of strength and agility during their times of festivity, and also at the funerals of distinguised persons. Iphitus conceived the idea of establishing a...

A broad selection of images featuring Australians and the Olympics can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.

A broad selection of images featuring Australians and the Olympics can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.

A broad selection of images featuring Australians and the Olympics can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.

A broad selection of images featuring Australians and the Olympics can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.

The Olympic torch takes a journey every two years.

This is an image of the Olympic Rings, the symbol of the winter and summer Olympic Games.

This site provides information about the Olympic Gold Medalist long jumper Robert Beamon when he shattered the world record.

Panoramic view of the olympic stadium of Berlin during the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics

Located in the north-west of Washington State, Olympic National Park is renowned for the diversity of its ecosystems. Glacier-clad peaks interspersed with extensive alpine meadows are surrounded by an extensive old growth forest, among...

The Olympic games were of greater efficacy than the Amphictyonic Council in promoting the spirit of union among the various branches of the Greek race, and in keeping alive a feeling of their common origin. They were open to all persons...

This site, which is provided for by Tufts University, gives a brief summary of the ancient Olympic games and who was allowed to participate.

A description, with primary source illustrations, of how boxing was done in the ancient Greek Olympics.

Get a first hand look at the new London Olympic Stadium being planned for the 2012 Summer Olympics. Includes facts, an image, and a timeline for construction.

Get a first hand look at the new London Olympic Stadium being planned for the 2012 Summer Olympics. Includes facts, an image, and a timeline for construction.

Find all the information you want to know about the 2000 Sydney Olympic Stadium, home of the 2000 Summer Olympics. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility, history of the venue, and Olympic news.

Find all the information you want to know about the 2000 Sydney Olympic Stadium, home of the 2000 Summer Olympics. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility, history of the venue, and Olympic news.

Find all the information you want to know about the 2000 Sydney Olympic Stadium, home of the 2000 Summer Olympics. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility, history of the venue, and Olympic news.

Discover all the information you want to know about the 2004 Athens Olympic Stadium, home of the 2004 Summer Olympics. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility, history of the venue, and Olympic news.

Discover all the information you want to know about the 2004 Athens Olympic Stadium, home of the 2004 Summer Olympics. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility, history of the venue, and Olympic news.

Discover all the information you want to know about the 2004 Athens Olympic Stadium, home of the 2004 Summer Olympics. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility, history of the venue, and Olympic news.

Find all the information you want to know about the 2000 Sydney Olympic Stadium, home of the 2000 Summer Olympics. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility, history of the venue, and Olympic news.

This site has information on Robert Lipsyte's return to sports column writing. There is also a link to articles he wrote about the 1996 Olympics.