Thursday began the Olympic torch race for the 2016 Summer Games with a ceremonial lighting of the flame in Greece. History of the Olympic Torch Since the Berlin Olympics in 1936, the Olympic torch relays have begun in Olympia, Greece before being flown or shipped to its next leg of... Read more
The 1896 Summer Olympics was a multi-sport event in Athens, Greece from April 6-15, 1896. Since Ancient Greece was where the Olympic Games first began, Athens was the obvious choice for the inaugural modern Games. Most Successful Athlete Carl Schuhmann of Germany won a total of four gold medals to... Read more
World’s Most Obscure Flags: Listed below are the eight most intriguing national flags across the globe. The Olympics are a time for each country to showcase their national flags and one of the few times many people get to admire some of the lesser-known flags. Listed below are eight of... Read more
United States’ Manzano pays tribute to his roots. Leo Manzano ran across the finish line in his 1500m track and field event at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Manzano finished second in the race, winning silver, and like all Olympic athletes, draped the flag of his country around his... Read more
Double amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius carries South African flag for closing ceremony for the Summer Olympics 2012. Oscar Pistorius was selected to carry the flag for South Africa in the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in London. Pistorius competed in the 400-meter contest and was a part of the 4×400-relay... Read more
Medal ceremony marred by the American flag flying away during the national anthem. Ten days into the London 2012 Summer Olympics and another flag mishap occurs, this time at center court – center court of Wimbledon that is. The women’s single tennis gold medal match took place at Wimbledon between... Read more
Four athletes are competing under the Olympic flag instead of under their countries’ flag for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Rules state the all Olympics athletes must compete under the flag of the country they are a citizen of – and this country must have an official, organized committee... Read more
The Olympic kick-off comes with many rules, some including the flags. One of the most highly anticipated events for the entire world is the Olympic Games. Specifically, the Olympic flame igniting the Cauldron, signaling the start of the Games – and it is right around the corner! Teams go to... Read more
The buzz about the 2012 Summer Olympics has amped up! Here are tips on flag etiquette for Olympians and everyone at home watching the games. As retired Marine Corps veteran Richard Roamer watched segments on television of the 2012 Olympic Boxing team and Olympic track and field trials, he took... Read more
The 2012 Olympics are taking place in Londonthis summer in less than 100 days. Brush up on your history of the iconic Olympic flag. The 2012 Olympic and Paralympics will be held at a variety of new venues, existing historical facilities, and temporary facilities; additionally, the Athletics, Paralympic Athletics, Opening... Read more