What?
- The Olympic Games are a global sporting event where athletes from around the world compete in various sports to win medals and glory.
- The Games feature a wide range of sports, including track and field, swimming, gymnastics, basketball, soccer, tennis, and many more.
When?
- The Olympic Games are held every four years, with the Summer and Winter Games alternating every two years.
- The exact dates are determined by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the host city.
Where?
- The Olympic Games are held in a different city every four years, chosen by the IOC through a bidding process.
- Recent host cities include Tokyo (2020), Rio de Janeiro (2016), and London (2012) for the Summer Olympics, and Beijing (2022), Pyeongchang (2018), and Sochi (2014) for the Winter Olympics.
How?
- The Olympic Games are organized by the IOC and the host city.
- The IOC sets the rules and regulations for the Games, while the host city is responsible for staging the events and providing facilities for the athletes and spectators.
Expressions
- "Go for gold!" - to strive for the best
- "Break a record!" - to achieve a new high score or time
- "Medal count" - the number of medals won by a country or team
- "Olympic spirit" - the values of excellence, friendship, and respect that define the Games
- "Light the torch" - to ignite the Olympic flame, symbolizing the start of the Games
- "Closing ceremony" - the final event of the Games, featuring music, dance, and the extinguishing of the Olympic flame
Winners
- Gold medalist: the winner of the top prize in an event
- Silver medalist: the runner-up in an event
- Bronze medalist: the third-place finisher in an event
- World record holder: the athlete or team that sets a new global record in an event
- Olympic champion: the winner of an event at the Olympic Games.
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