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Read articles about the history of the Olympics and Paralympics in general and in the UK.

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Ludwig Guttmann - founder of the Paralympics

Who do you think came up with the idea for the Paralympics? Was it someone who loved playing sport or an athlete who was injured in some way or a coach with a disability? All these answers are wrong.

The man who organised the sporting events which eventually became the Paralympic Games was a doctor. His name was Prof. Sir Ludwig Guttmann.
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London's Olympic story

Have the Olympic Games ever been held in your country? Have the Olympic Games ever been held in your city? 2012 will be the third time London has hosted the Olympic Games. Find out about the others.
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History of the Olympic Games

The first Olympic Games were held in Olympia in Greece in 776 BC. Find out more about the history behind the Olympic Games.
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History of the Paralympics

What do you know about the Paralympic Games? Find out about their history and how they have grown to be one of the biggest sports events in the world.
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Modern Olympic Truce

In Ancient Greece, where the Olympics first started, no wars or fighting were allowed during the time of the Games. Find out more about the modern Olympic Truce.

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Modern Olympic Truce

In Ancient Greece, where the Olympics first started, no wars or fighting were allowed during the time of the Games. Find out more about the modern Olympic Truce.
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History of the Olympic Truce

Have you heard of the Olympic Truce? What is a ‘truce’ anyway? Well, it’s an agreement to stop fighting. Find out how it is connected to the Olympics.
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Ludwig Guttmann - founder of the Paralympics

Who do you think came up with the idea for the Paralympics? Was it someone who loved playing sport or an athlete who was injured in some way or a coach with a disability? All these answers are wrong.

The man who organised the sporting events which eventually became the Paralympic Games was a doctor. His name was Prof. Sir Ludwig Guttmann.
Your rating: None (46 votes)

History of the Paralympics

What do you know about the Paralympic Games? Find out about their history and how they have grown to be one of the biggest sports events in the world.
Your rating: None (106 votes)

History of the Olympic Games

The first Olympic Games were held in Olympia in Greece in 776 BC. Find out more about the history behind the Olympic Games.

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History of the Olympic Games

The first Olympic Games were held in Olympia in Greece in 776 BC. Find out more about the history behind the Olympic Games.
Your rating: None (29 votes)

History of the Olympic Truce

Have you heard of the Olympic Truce? What is a ‘truce’ anyway? Well, it’s an agreement to stop fighting. Find out how it is connected to the Olympics.
Your rating: None (46 votes)

History of the Paralympics

What do you know about the Paralympic Games? Find out about their history and how they have grown to be one of the biggest sports events in the world.
Your rating: None (49 votes)

London's Olympic story

Have the Olympic Games ever been held in your country? Have the Olympic Games ever been held in your city? 2012 will be the third time London has hosted the Olympic Games. Find out about the others.
Your rating: None (55 votes)

Ludwig Guttmann - founder of the Paralympics

Who do you think came up with the idea for the Paralympics? Was it someone who loved playing sport or an athlete who was injured in some way or a coach with a disability? All these answers are wrong.

The man who organised the sporting events which eventually became the Paralympic Games was a doctor. His name was Prof. Sir Ludwig Guttmann.


History of the Olympic Games
London's Olympic story
Ludwig Guttmann - founder of the Paralympics


holy Madagascar	Hello; No I didn't. And I am just surprised to know that the Olympics... read comment
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Xhesika Derveni Albania	yes, i knew it already because i've read a lot about the Olympic games and i find them very... read comment