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1 day ago · The Summer Olympic Games, also known as the Games of the Olympiad, and often referred to as the Summer Olympics, is a major international multi-sport event normally held once every four years (except 2021). The inaugural Games took place in 1896 in Athens, Greece, and the most recent Games were held in 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
2 days ago · Montreal’s ambitious plans for the games led to substantial cost overruns with the final expenditure ballooning to over $1.5 billion—far exceeding initial estimates. This financial burden took decades to repay casting a long shadow over the city’s economy and influencing public opinion about the feasibility and desirability of hosting such large-scale events.
1 day ago · Montreal 1976: The 1976 Games drew more attention to the apparent problems of the Olympic movement. Questions arose about the integrity of the competition itself. Many athletes were suspected of using anabolic steroids to enhance their performance.
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4 days ago · Vintage from the 1970s. Materials: paper, ink. Step back in time and relive the sporting glory of the Montreal 76' Olympic Games with this meticulously curated photo book. A true testament to the XXI Olympiad, this memorabilia is a must-have for sports history enthusiasts and collectors alike. Immerse yourself in the captivating moments ...
20 hours ago · After looking at data on which nations and which athletes win medals at the Olympic and Paralympic games, the author concludes that these events
1 day ago · Olympic Games, athletic festival that originated in ancient Greece and was revived in the late 19th century. Before the 1970s the Games were officially limited to competitors with amateur status, but in the 1980s many events were opened to professional athletes.
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3 days ago · The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and commonly known as Los Angeles 1984) were an international multi-sport event held from July 28 to August 12, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, United States.
