TheOlympicSymbols

1、The Olympic SymbolsOlympicRingsThe Olympic symbol - five interlocked rings - represent the union of the five original major continents (Africa, America, Asia, Australia and Europe) and the meeting of the athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games. The five colors of the rings from left

2、to right are blue, black and red across the top and yellow and green along the bottom.Olympic CreedThe words of the Olympic creed are attributed to Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games."The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, j

3、ust as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well."BaronPierrede CoubertinOlympic MottoThe Olympic motto "Citius, Altius, Fortius" is Latin for "Faster, Higher, Braver," but is un

4、iversally accepted to mean "Swifter, Higher, Stronger." Victory CeremoniesOn the podium, medals are presented to the first, second and third-place finishers. The winner stands in the middle at the highest elevation; the runner-up stands slightly below to the victor's right and the thir

5、d-place finisher stands lower and to the left.Olympic OathThe Olympic oath is a symbolic gesture of sportsmanship that traces its origins to the 1920 Olympic Games. One athlete from the host country takes an oath at Opening Ceremonies on behalf of all the athletes. "In the name of all competito

6、rs, I promise thatwe shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honor of our teams."MedalsOlympic medals must be at least 60 millimeters in diameter and at least three millime

7、ters thick. Gold and silver medals must be made of 92.5 percent pure silver; the gold medal must be gilded with at least six grams of gold.The design of the medals is the responsibilityof the hostcity's organizing committee.Olympic FlameThe lighting an Olympic flame for the duration of the Games

8、 derives from the ancient Greeks who used a flame lit by the sun'srays at Olympia, the site of the original Games. The concept was revived in 1936 and has remained an Olympic tradition.Olympic HymnThe Olympic Hymn is played when the Olympic Flag is raised.The music was composed by Spirou Samara.

9、 The words were added by Costis Palamis of Greece in 1896.Immortal Spirit of AntiquityFather of the true, beautiful and goodDescend, appear, shed over us thy lightUpon this ground and under this skyWhich has first witnessed they unperishable flameGive life and animation to these noble Games!Throw of

10、 wreaths of fadeless flower to the victorsIn the race and in the struggle!Create in our breast, hearts of steel!In thy light, plains, mountains and seasShine in a roseate hue and for a vast templeTo which all nations throng to adore theeOh, Immortal spirit of antiquity!Olympic MascotsOlympic Games m

11、ascots are selected by the local organizing committee of the host city. OlympiadThe term "Olympiad" designates the period of four consecutive years which begin with the Games of the Olympiad and end with the opening of the next Games of the Olympiad. The Olympiads are numbered consecutively from the first Olympic Games(or 1st Games of the Olympiad), h