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Revived in Athens in 1896, these international Games now alternate summer and winter editions.

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Your new ahaThe Modern Olympics

The modern Olympic Games draw their name from the ancient festival at Olympia. Source: Olympic Games ↗

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    The Olympic rings, introduced in 1913, represent the union of the five inhabited continents.

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  2. 04Lit at Olympia and carried by relay, this burns throughout each Olympic Games.RECALL
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    The Olympic flame is lit at Olympia and carried by relay to burn throughout each Games.

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    The Olympic motto, 'Faster, Higher, Stronger,' was later expanded to include 'Together.'

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