Olympics Flashcards
When were the modern Olympic Games founded?
1896
Who founded the modern Olympic Games?
Baron de Coubertin
The creation of the modern Olympics was influenced by? (2)
- Ancient Olympic games
- Much Wenlock games
What are some of the aims of the Olympics? (4)
- International peace and goodwill
- Education through sport
- Bring together athletes from all over the world
- Develop physical and moral qualities that form the basis of sport
What are the values of the Olympic Games? (7)
- Friendship
- Excellence
- Determination
- Respect
- Inspiration
- Courage
- Equality
Where were the 1936 Olympics held?
Berlin, Germany
Where were the 1968 Olympics held?
Mexico City, Mexico
Where were the 1972 Olympics held?
Munich, Germany
Where were the 1980 Olympics held?
Moscow, Russia
Where were the 1984 Olympics held?
Los Angeles, USA
What was the political exploitation of the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany?
Hitler’s promotion of the Nazi party and the ‘Third Reich’ ideology
Aryan / master race - white skin, blue eyes, blonde hair
Hitler made German athletes train full time in the build up to the Olympics
American athlete Jesse Owens won 4 gold medals in the 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay and long jump
Luz Long was the German long jump champion and heavily congratulated Owens on his success leading to the firm friendship between the pair
What was the political exploitation of the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico?
Apartheid in South Africa -> nation was banned from competing in major sporting events
2 African-American athletes - Tommie Smith + John Carlos won medals
During national anthem, both raised 1 hand with a glove on. They also wore no shoes to highlight black poverty in the USA
It was known as the Black Power salute
What was the political exploitation of the 1972 Olympics in Munich, Germany?
Palestinian terrorist group called ‘Black September’ took 11 Israeli Olympic team members hostage in the Olympic village
The Black September group demanded the release of 234 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails
German special forces mounted a rescue, but all 11 hostages were killed along with 5 of the 8 members of the Black September group - the other 3 were captured
IOC made the decision to delay the games for 2 days as a mark of respect and fly the flags at half - this was controversial as man thought the games should have been cancelled
What was the political exploitation of the 1972 Olympics in Moscow, Russia?
Soviet Union (Russia) invaded Afghanistan in 1979
The USA said they would boycott the games unless the Soviets withdrew from Afghanistan
This didn’t happen so the USA, Canada, Argentina and several other countries boycotted
British government supported the boycott but gave the decision to boycott to the individual sports. Some sports did including; Equestrian, Hockey and Sailing
What was the political exploitation of the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, USA?
Soviet Union boycotted the games
The USA made these games commercial e.g. mass media coverage, adverts, sponsors, merchandise - was the first games to make a profit
The Soviets said this was the reason for their boycott as it went against the Olympic ideals of amateurism - Many believe it was a ‘tit for tat’ / revenge for the USA boycotting the Moscow games 4 years prior
