2. The Modern Olympics

3. The Modern Olympics
By Gabriella Turner

4. The Modern Olympics
By Gabriella Turner
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5. Where was he from?
Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin, was born in Paris on 1
January 1863 into an aristocratic family. He passed away on
the 2 September 1937, in Geneva, Switzerland
What did he play in bringing the Olympics to the
world
His idea of restarting the Olympic games was soon caught on.
In 1894 the International Olympic Committee was set up and
the first Modern Olympics were to be arranged and held in
Athens, Greece.

6. Where was he from?
Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin, was born in Paris on 1
January 1863 into an aristocratic family. He passed away on
the 2 September 1937, in Geneva, Switzerland
What did he play in bringing the Olympics to the
world
His idea of restarting the Olympic games was soon caught on.
In 1894 the International Olympic Committee was set up and
the first Modern Olympics were to be arranged and held in
Athens, Greece.

7. Baron Pierre de Coubertin
Where was he from?
Pierre de Frédy, Baron de Coubertin, was born in Paris on 1
January 1863 into an aristocratic family. He passed away on
the 2 September 1937, in Geneva, Switzerland
What did he play in bringing the Olympics to the
world
His idea of restarting the Olympic games was soon caught on.
In 1894 the International Olympic Committee was set up and
the first Modern Olympics were to be arranged and held in
Athens, Greece.

8. How many times have London hosted the
Olympic Games?
London has hosted the Olympics 3 times. The first Games in London was
in 1908, the 1944 Olympics, however, were cancelled due to World War 2.
The third time is in 2012, which is this year.
How many Summer Olympics have been
held?
There have been 28 Summer Olympic Games since 1896.

9. Host Cities
How many times have London hosted the
Olympic Games?
London has hosted the Olympics 3 times. The first Games in London was
in 1908, the 1944 Olympics, however, were cancelled due to World War 2.
The third time is in 2012, which is this year.
How many Summer Olympics have been
held?
There have been 28 Summer Olympic Games since 1896.

10. What does it represent?
The five rings represent the five continents of the world. Africa, the
Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Every national flag in the world has
at least on of these colours-blue, black, red, yellow, and green.
When was it introduced?
The rings were formed by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, in 1913, when he
saw a similar design in Greece.

11. Olympic Flag
What does it represent?
The five rings represent the five continents of the world. Africa, the
Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Every national flag in the world has
at least on of these colours-blue, black, red, yellow, and green.
When was it introduced?
The rings were formed by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, in 1913, when he
saw a similar design in Greece.

12. What Ceremonies are held at each Olympics?
The opening ceremonies represent the official commencement of a
celebration of the Olympic Games. In recent Olympics though, athletic
competition has begun prior to the opening ceremonies.In contrast to the
opening ceremonies, many of the elements of the closing ceremonies are
governed more by tradition than official mandate. Usually flag bearers
from each participating country enter the stadium in single file, and
behind them march all of the athletes without any distinction or grouping
by nationality.After each Olympic event is completed a medal ceremony is
held. The summer games would usually conduct the ceremonies
immediately after the event at the respective venues

13. Ceremonies
What Ceremonies are held at each Olympics?
The opening ceremonies represent the official commencement of a
celebration of the Olympic Games. In recent Olympics though, athletic
competition has begun prior to the opening ceremonies.In contrast to the
opening ceremonies, many of the elements of the closing ceremonies are
governed more by tradition than official mandate. Usually flag bearers
from each participating country enter the stadium in single file, and
behind them march all of the athletes without any distinction or grouping
by nationality.After each Olympic event is completed a medal ceremony is
held. The summer games would usually conduct the ceremonies
immediately after the event at the respective venues

14. Ceremonies
What Ceremonies are held at each Olympics?
The opening ceremonies represent the official commencement of a
celebration of the Olympic Games. In recent Olympics though, athletic
competition has begun prior to the opening ceremonies.In contrast to the
opening ceremonies, many of the elements of the closing ceremonies are
governed more by tradition than official mandate. Usually flag bearers
from each participating country enter the stadium in single file, and
behind them march all of the athletes without any distinction or grouping
by nationality.After each Olympic event is completed a medal ceremony is
held. The summer games would usually conduct the ceremonies
immediately after the event at the respective venues

15. What is it?
Wenlock and Mandeville are the official mascots for the 2012 Summer
Olympics, which are being held in London. The mascots were created and
designed by iris, a London-based creative agency.

16. Mascots
What is it?
Wenlock and Mandeville are the official mascots for the 2012 Summer
Olympics, which are being held in London. The mascots were created and
designed by iris, a London-based creative agency.