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1960
Rome
Italy
25 August
11 September
83
17
150
5338
4727
611
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Poster
1960 Rome emblem
None
1960 Rome torch
1960 Rome poster
1960 Rome medal
Rome made the most of its dramatic history, holding the wrestling competition in the Basilica of Maxentius. Among the other ancient sites that were used were the Caracalla Baths (gymnastics) and the Arch of Constantine (finish of the marathon). Sante Gaiardoni of Italy became the only cyclist in Olympic history to win both the time trial and the match sprint events. By winning the silver medal in light-welterweight boxing, Clement "Ike" Quartey of Ghana became the first black African Olympic medalist. Five days later in the marathon, Abebe Bikila, running barefoot, outlasted Rhadi Ben Abdesselem of Morocco to become the first black African Olympic champion. Suffering from concussion and a broken collarbone after a fall in the endurance test of the three-day equestrian event, Bill Roycroft left his hospital bed to compete in the jumping test and ensure the gold medal for Australia.
1960 Rome medal
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1964
Tokyo
Japan
10-24 October

93

19
163
5151
4473
678
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Poster
1964 Tokyo emblem
None
1964 Tokyo torch
1964 Tokyo poster
1964 Tokyo medal
The 1964 Tokyo Games were the first to be held in Asia. The Japanese expressed their successful reconstruction after World War II by choosing Yoshinori Sakai who was born in Hiroshima the day that that city was destroyed by an atomic bomb, as the final torchbearer. Judo and volleyball were introduced to the Olympic program. The African runner Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia became the first repeat winner of the marathon, less than six weeks after having his appendix removed. The American Al Oerter won the discus throw for the third time despite a cervical disc injury that forced him to wear a neck harness and torn rib cartilage incurred a week before the competition. By winning two medals of each kind, Larysa Latynina of the Ukraine brought her career medal total to an incredible 18. She is also one of only four athletes in any sport to win nine gold medals.
1964 Tokyo medal
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Athletes
1968
Mexico City
Mexico
12-27 October
112
20
172
5516
4735
781
Emblem
Mascot
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Poster
1968 Mexico City emblem
None
1968 Mexico City torch
1968 Mexico City poster
1968 Mexico City medal
The choice of Mexico City to host the 1968 Olympics was a controversial one because of the city's high altitude, 2.300m, which meant that the air contained 30% less oxygen than at sea level. These Olympics were the first Summer Games to include sex testing for women. Mexican hurdler Enriqueta Basilio became the first woman to light the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony. The most popular female athlete of the 1968 Games was Vera Caslavska, the Czech gymnast. After the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia two months before the Olympics, Caslavska went into hiding for three weeks. She emerged to win four gold medals and two silvers. On the male side, Al Oerter of the United States won the discus throw for the fourth time. The 1968 Games also saw the first drug disqualification when Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall, a Swedish athlete in the modern pentathlon, tested positive…for excessive alcohol.
1968 Mexico City medal
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Athletes
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Athletes
1972
Munich
West Germany
26 August
11 September

121

23
195
7134
6075
1059
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Mascot
Torch
Poster
1972 Munich emblem
1972 Munich mascot
1972 Munich torch
1972 Munich poster
1972 Munich medal
The 1972 Munich Games were the largest yet, setting records in all categories, with 195 events and 7.134 athletes from 121 nations. They were supposed to celebrate peace and but in the early morning of 5 September, eight Palestinian terrorists broke into the Olympic Village, killed two members of the Israeli team and took nine more hostage. In an ensuing battle, all nine Israeli hostages were killed as well as five terrorists and one policeman. The Olympics were suspended and a memorial service was held in the main stadium. In defiance of the terrorists, the International Olympic Committee ordered the competitions to resume after a pause of 34 hours. Archery was reintroduced to the Olympic program after a 52-year absence and handball after a 36-year absence. Whitewater (or slalom) canoeing was included for the first time. The 1972 Games were also the first to have a named mascot: Waldi the dachshund. U.S. swimmer Mark Spitz won an incredible seven gold medals to go with the two he had earned in 1968. Lasse Viren of Finland fell midway through the 10.000m final but rose and set a world record to win the first of his four career gold medals. The media star of the Munich Games was the tiny Soviet gymnast, Olga Korbut, whose dramatic cycle of success in the team competition, failure in the individual competition and renewed success in the apparatus finals captured the attention of fans worldwide.
1972 Munich medal
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Location
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Sports
Events
Athletes
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Athletes
Female
Athletes
1976
Montreal
Canada
17 July
1 August
92
21
198
6084
4824
1260
Emblem
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Torch
Poster
1976 Montreal emblem
1976 Montreal mascot
1976 Montreal torch
1976 Montreal poster
1976 Montreal medal
The 1976 Montreal Games were marred by an African boycott to protest the fact that the national rugby team of New Zealand had toured South Africa and New Zealand was scheduled to compete in the Olympics. Women’s events were included for the first time in basketball, rowing and team handball. Fourteen-year-old gymnast Nadia Comaneci of Romania caused a sensation when, for her performance on the uneven bars, she was awarded the first-ever perfect score of 10.0. She eventually earned seven 10.0s. On the men’s side, Japan’s Shun Fujimoto broke his leg while completing his floor exercises routine. The Japanese team was engaged in a close contest with the Soviet Union, so Fujimoto kept his injury secret. But when he dismounted from the rings, he dislocated his knee and was forced to withdraw.
1976 Montreal medal
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Location
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Sports
Events
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Athletes
1980
Moscow
USSR
19 July
3 August
80
21
203
5179
4064
1115
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Mascot
Torch
Poster
1980 Moscow emblem
1980 Moscow mascot
1980 Moscow torch
1980 Moscow poster
1980 Moscow medal
A US-led boycott reduced the number of participating nations to 80, the lowest number since 1956. Aleksandr Dityatin earned medals in every men's gymnastics event to become the only athlete ever to win eight medals in one Olympics. Super-heavyweight Teofilo Stevenson became the first boxer to win the same division three times. Gerd Wessig became the first male high jumper to break the world record at the Olympics and swimmer Vladimir Salnikov broke the 15-minute barrier for the 1.500m. In a dramatic confrontation, runners Steve Ovett and Sebastian Coe split the 800 and 1.500m.
1980 Moscow medal
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Athletes
1984
Los Angeles
USA
28 July
12 August
140
23
221
6829
5263
1566
Emblem
Mascot
Torch
Poster
1984 Los Angeles emblem
1984 Los Angeles mascot
1984 Los Angeles torch
1984 Los Angeles Olympic poster
1984 Los Angeles medal
Although a revenge boycott led by the Soviet Union depleted the field in certain sports, a record 140 nations took part. Joan Benoit won the first women's marathon and Connie Carpenter-Phinney the first women's cycling road race. Carl Lewis won both sprints and the long jump and earned a fourth gold in the 4x100m relay. Sebastian Coe became the first repeat winner of the men's 1.500m. Archer Neroli Fairhall was the first paraplegic athlete to take part in a medal event. She competed in a wheelchair.
1984 Los Angeles medal
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Athletes
1988
Seoul
South Korea
17 September
2 October
159
25
237
8391
6197
2194
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Torch
Poster
1988 Seoul emblem
1988 Seoul mascot
1988 Seoul torch
1988 Seoul poster
1988 Seoul medal
Although the drug disqualification of sprinter Ben Johnson was the biggest story of the 1988 Olympics, the Seoul Games were highlighted by numerous exceptional performances. Christa Luding-Rothenburger, who was also a speed skater, earned a silver medal in cycling to become the only person in history to win Winter and Summer medals in the same year. Steffi Graf concluded her Grand Slam tennis season by winning Olympic gold. Greg Louganis repeated victories in both diving events. Florence Griffith-Joyner dominated the sprints. For the first time, all the medalists in dressage were women.
1988 Seoul medal
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1992
Barcelona
Spain

25 July
8 August

169
28

257

9356
6652
2704
Emblem
Mascot
Torch
Poster
1992 Barcelona emblem
1992 Barcelona mascot
1992 Barcelona torch
1992 Barcelona poster
1992 Barcelona medal
Men's basketball was open to all professionals, and the US sent a "Dream Team" that included Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan and Larry Bird. Gymnast Vitaly Scherbo won six gold medals including a record four in one day. Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia won the 10.000m run to become the first female black African Olympic champion. Her victory lap with silver medalist Elana Meyer, a white South African, symbolized hope for the future of the Olympic Movement.
1992 Barcelona medal
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1996
Atlanta
USA
19 July
4 August
197
26
271
10318
6806
3512
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Torch
Poster
1996 Atlanta emblem
1996 Atlanta mascot
1996 Atlanta torch
1996 Atlanta poster
1996 Atlanta medal
The 1996 Games were given a dramatic start when the cauldron was lit by Muhammad Ali. On 27 July during a concert held in the Centennial Olympic Park, a terrorist bomb killed one person and injured a further 110 people but the Atlanta Games are best remembered for their sporting achievements. A record-setting 79 nations won medals and 53 won gold. Carl Lewis became only the third person to win the same individual event four times and the fourth person to earn a ninth gold medal. Naim Suleymanoglu became the first weightlifter to win a third gold medal. Michael Johnson smashed the 200m world record to complete a 200m and 400m double.
1996 Atlanta medal
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2000
Sydney
Australia
15 September
1 October
199
28
300
10.651
6582
4069
Emblem
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Torch
Poster
2000 Sydney emblem
2000 Sydney mascots
2000 Sydney torch
2000 Sydney poster
2000 Sydney medal
The Sydney 2000 Games were the largest yet, with 10.651 athletes competing in 300 events. Despite their size, they were well organized, renewing faith in the Olympic Movement. Birgit Fischer earned two gold medals in kayak to become the first woman in any sport to win medals 20 years apart. Judoka Ryoko Tamura lost in the final in both Barcelona and Atlanta but came back to win the gold medal in Sydney. Steven Redgrave became the first rower to win gold medals at five consecutive Olympics.
2000 Sydney medal
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2004
Athens
Greece
13-29 August
201
28
301
11.000
-
-
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Poster
2004 Athens emblem
2004 Athens mascots
2004 Athens torch
2004 Athens poster
2004 Athens medal
In 2004 the Olympic Games returned to Greece, the home of both the ancient Olympics and the first modern Olympics. For the first time ever a record 201 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) participated in the Olympic Games and there were 301 events. Women's wrestling made its introduction. Swimmer Michael Phelps won 6 gold medals and set a single-Games record with 8 total medals. Leontien Zijlaard-van Moorsel became the first female cyclist to earn 4 career gold medals and 6 total medals while canoeist Birgit Fischer became the first athlete in any sport to win two medals in each of 5 Olympics. Runner Hicham El Guerrouj won both the 1.500m and the 5.000m while on the women's side Kelly Holmes triumphed in both the 800m and the 1.500m. In team play, Argentina won the men's football tournament without giving up a goal and the U.S. softball team won from their opponents with 51-1.
2004 Athens medal
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2008
Beijing
China
8-24 August
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-
-
-
-
-
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2008 Beijing emblem

2008 Beijing mascots
2008 olympic torch Beijing
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