The Olympic Flag Five ring are joined together as a sign of friendship. The Summer Olympic GamesThe Winter Olympic Games They are held every four years. The athletes from all over the world take part in the games. Liu Changchun was the first Chinese athlete who joined in the Summer Olympic Games in1932. Xu Haifeng was the first Chinese athlete who won one gold medal in the Summer Olympics. Ye Qiaopo was the first Chinese athlete who won one gold medal in the Winter Olympics in 1992. The old Olympic Games began around the year 776 BC in Greece. BC: before the birth of Christ runningjumpingwrestling The young men competed in these games,but women were not allowed to take part in. After about the year 393 AD the Olympic Games stopped. The first Olympic Games in modern times happened in Greece in 1896. In the 1896 games there were 311 competitors from just 13 countries. The 25 th Summer Olympics were held in Barcelona in Over 8,000 competitors from more than 150 countries joined in the games. There are over 250 different sports in the games. Sailing,horse-riding and shooting are some of the more unusual sports. The Olympic motto is Swifter, Higher, Stronger. run faster jump higherthrow further Medals: The medals of the 1st Summer Olympics The medals of the 26th Summer Olympics (gold medals,silver medals and bronze medals) In 1984 Olympic Games, Carl Lewis won four gold medals---in the 100 metres,200 metres, long jumping and four by 100 metre relay. Beijing Olympic Park One of the great competitions is not for a medal. It is the competition between countries to hold the Olympics. Toronto Istanbul SydneyMoscow To hold the Olympic Games is a rich prize for a country.