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EncyclopediaOlympic gamesOlympic games, premier athletic meeting of ancient Greece, and, in modern times, series of international sports contests. Sections in this article: The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2007, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on Olympic games from Infoplease:
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- Olympic games: The Modern Olympics - The Modern Olympics The modern revival of the Olympic games is due in a large measure to the ...
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