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THE OLYMPIC FLAG
*Plain white background with no border.
*Five rings in the center, each a different color (blue, black, red, yellow, and green).
*The color of the rings were chosen because at least one can be found on every flag in the world.
*Each ring represents a different continent: Africa, America, Asia, Australia, and Europe.
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THE OLYMPIC FLAME
*The flame is lit with a torch that is brought by a relay of athletes from the runins of ancient olympia in Greece to the hosting city.
*It represents Purity and Perfection.
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THE OLYMPIC OATH
*A promise made by all athletes at the start of every Olympics:
"In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honor of our teams."
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THE OLYMPIC MOTTO
*Used to describe the goals of the athletes.
"Citius, Altius, Fortius"… These three Latin words mean "Swifter, Higher, Stronger".
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THE OLYMPIC CREED
*A SPECIAL MESSAGE … "The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just 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."
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THE OLYMPIC MEDALS
*Designed by the host city's organizing committee.
*The medals are about 2 inches in diameter.
*The Gold and Silver Medals must be made out of 92.5% Silver, with the Gold Medal covered in 6 grams of Gold.
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