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What Are the Summer Olympics?

by Gail Herman

From Ancient Greece to the modern Games

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From Ancient Greece to the modern Games

Gail Herman’s account traces the Summer Olympics from competitions in Ancient Greece to their revival in 1896 and their present-day international scale. The description links the Games’ history with their recurring format and the honor once associated with victory, then highlights how many athletes and countries take part today. It offers a concise historical introduction to a global sporting event, with attention to both its ancient origins and modern reach.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 interested in Olympic history
  • Young readers curious about international sports and competitions

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Olympic historyAncient GreeceInternational competitionSport and national identity

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Book overview

Back in 775 BC, athletes from all over Ancient Greece came together to compete in various games. The contests were held every four years and winning athletes brought honor and respect to their homelands.

The tradition of the Olympic Games faded over time until 1896, when they were brought back to life. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, with over two hundred athletes from fourteen countries. Today, nearly three thousand years after the first Games, the Summer Olympics attract one hundred thousand top athletes from over two hundred countries. Billions of fans around the world cheer on their national teams to bring back the gold.
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