Olympic Games
8 Astounding Moments in Women’s Olympic Gymnastics
From Olga Korbut’s famous flip to Kerri Strug's vault landing to Simone Biles’ multiple golds, see the feats that wowed the world. BY: BECKY LITTLE Last Updated: February 18, 2025 learn more
2026 Winter Olympics Classroom Activities
The 2026 Winter Olympics are headed to Italy in just a few short weeks, and that makes it the perfect time to bring a little Olympic excitement into… learn more
The Modern Summer Olympic Games: A Timeline
Modern Olympic history is full of heart-thumping victories and painful defeats. But a look back at the 28 Summer Games that have taken place since 1896 also offer a… learn more
Olympics Hub
Every two years, athletes from around the world come together at the Summer or Winter Olympics to compete for the love of sport and country in the world’s… learn more
Seven people have medaled in both Summer and Winter Olympic sports
Olympians train for years, sometimes their entire lives, to become the best of the best at what they do. And some athletes even manage to compete at that… learn more
40 Fascinating and Inspiring Olympics Facts
Every two years, we embrace the magic of the Olympic Games. We watch from the sidelines as athletes display superhero levels of physical and mental strength and determination.… learn more
First Winter Olympics
On January 25, 1924, the first Winter Olympics take off in style at Chamonix in the French Alps. Spectators were thrilled by the ski jump and bobsled as well as 12 other… learn more
Olympics Teacher Resources
Lesson Planet is passionate about creating and delivering innovative digital tools and quality educational resources to help personalize student learning and inspire great teaching. A collection of lesson… learn more
Winter Olympics History
The Winter Olympics are an international sports competition held every four years. The event, also called the Winter Games, includes cold-weather events on snow (skiing, snowboarding, biathlon) and… learn more
The Olympic Games
The Olympic Games, which originated in ancient Greece as many as 3,000 years ago, were revived in the late 19th century and have become the world’s preeminent sporting… learn more
Olympic History: The Birth of the Modern Games
An article chronicling the rebirth of the Olympic games. learn more
Olympic Games Lesson Plans
Teach students to respect differences among people in their community and worldwide by using the cultural diversity activities below for elementary, intermediate, or high school students. You'll find… learn more
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