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The Olympics are a time-honored tradition, bringing together athletes from all over the world to compete in various sports. From surfing to karate, the four new sports added to this year's Olympics showcase the diversity and excitement of the games. But did you know that golf made its comeback to the Olympics after a 112-year hiatus? Or that figure skating was initially part of the summer Olympic games?

Greece, Australia, France, Great Britain, and Switzerland are the only countries to have had athletes participate in every single summer games since their inception. The United Kingdom has won an impressive 883 medals over the years, while the United States enters the 2021 games with a staggering 2,800 medals under its belt.

But what about the history of the Olympics? Did you know that live pigeons were used for archery in the 1900 games? Or that the host nation gets to design the Olympic medals for their own games? The tradition of awarding gold, silver, and bronze medals was introduced as recently as 1904.

The five linked rings on the Olympic Flag symbolize the unity and solidarity of the five continents: Africa, America (North and South), Asia, Oceania, and Europe. Each Olympic games has its own unique motto - this year's is 'United by Emotion'. The Olympics have been held in 19 countries since their inception in 1896, with the first winter games taking place in 1924.

From Michael Phelps' impressive 28 medals to Larisa Latynina's 18, the Olympic games are a testament to human achievement and athleticism. So grab some popcorn, get cozy, and enjoy the excitement of the Olympics!

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