Summer Olympics Games

Trivia

• Today's modern Olympic Games were inspired by the ancient Olympic Games, which were held during the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD in Olympia, Greece.
• The Winter Olympic Games began after the success of the Summer Olympics.
• The tradition of awarding gold, silver and bronze medals began in 1904.
• The 2024 Summer Olympics will be held for the third time in Paris, France, exactly a century later after the last Summer Olympics held in the city in 1924. Los Angeles, California is also selected by the IOC to host its third Summer Olympic Games in 2028.