Modern pentathlon events will also take place there. / Associated Press 4/5: The palace with its green-tinged glass roof was built for the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1900. More than 6,000 ...

Although much has changed since the first modern-day Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896, one thing that has remained constant is an athlete’s pursuit for the medals table in the name of ...

Every few years, the world holds its breath as the planet’s most prestigious athletes compete in the most grueling sporting event in history: the Olympic Games.But did you know that the modern ...

1924. (Photo by: Pictures from History/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Art competitions formed part of the modern Olympics during its early years, from 1912 to 1948. The competitions were ...