Cooking International Recipes:Find recipes from a few different countries that participate in the Olympics. Cook and taste the dishes together. As you eat, discuss the country’s culture and its Olympic history. International Music and Dance:Listen to music from various countries and learn some of...
In August, theNew York Timesran a piece about the collectors’ market for Olympic medals, many of which have found their way into pawn shops and auction blocks over the years. A medal from the 1896 Olympics — the first modern Games — was recently auctioned off for six figures, while a...
More From Britannica Olympics: A Survey of Banned Substances To be allowed to compete, an athlete must meet the eligibility requirements as defined by the international body of the particular sport and also by the rules of the IOC. Amateurism versus professionalism In the final decades of the ...