The History of the Olympics
1900
Paris
The Games were held as part of the Paris World's Fair and events were spread over five months.
1908
London
The 1908 Olympics, originally awarded to Rome, saw as opening ceremony for the first time.
Melbourne
These were the first Games to be held in the southern hemisphere but due to quarantine laws, horse riding events were staged in Sweden.
Rome
Muhammad Ali gained international prominence by winning a boxing gold.
Tokyo
Judo and volleyball - the first team sport for women - were introduced.
Mexico City
Mexico City was a controversial choice because of the city's high altitude.
Munich
The Games took second place to the tragic events that saw 17 people dead.
Montreal
Romanian 14-year-old gymnast Nadia Comaneci was awarded the first-ever perfect score of 10.0.
Moscow
Steve Ovett and Sebastian Coe fought it out in the 800m and 1,500m.
Los Angeles
A boycott led by the Soviet Union depleted the field but a record 140 nations still took part.
Seoul
Drugs reared their head when sprinter Ben Johnson was disqualified after winning the 100m.
Barcelona
Linford Christie sprinted to gold in the 100m and Sally Gunnell did the same in 400m hurdles.
Atlanta
Steve Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent were Britain's only triumph of the Games.
Sydney
Generally considered to be the best-ever Games with 11 Golds for G.B.
Athens
The Olympics returned to its spiritual home of Athens and despite initial fears they put on a great show.Advertisement starts
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