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Quick Facts
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Interesting Olympic Facts 
 A collection of brief facts about the Olympic Games. Topics covered include the opening ceremonies, Olympic symbols, canceled games, and counting Olympiads. An About.com site. http://history1900s.about.com/od/greateventsofthecentury/a/olympicfacts.htm Topics: The Olympic Games Last updated Feb 12, 2006 The Olympic Mascots
Profiles of the mascots from past Olympic Games back to 1968, including Roni the Raccoon, the Four Snow Owls, Izzy, Misha the Russian Bear, Hodori the Tiger, Sam the Eagle, and others. Includes images of the mascots. From the International Olympic Committee (IOC). http://www.olympic.org/uk/passion/collectors/search_uk.asp?TypeId=7 Topics: The Olympic Games Last updated Apr 3, 2005 Olympic Symbols
Brief overview of the meaning of the various symbols of the Olympic Games, including the Olympic rings, the Olympic flame, medals, and the Olympic oath. Also includes images of Olympic mascots from summer games going back to 1972. From the U.S. Field Hockey Association. http://www.usfieldhockey.com/games/oly_symbols.htm Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Competitions Last updated Jun 16, 2004 Olympic Torches
Facts and figures about the torches of past Olympic Games. Includes details about the distance and locations of the torch runs, as well as descriptions and images of the torches. From the International Olympic Committee (IOC). http://www.olympic.org/uk/passion/collectors/search_uk.asp?TypeId=8 Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Mar 5, 2005 |
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