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  1. weightlift
    lift weights
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    The Olympic Rings
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  2. Olympic Games
    an international multi-sport event that takes place every two years
     
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  3. Olympic
    of or relating to the Olympic Games
     
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  4. martial art
    any of several East Asian arts of weaponless self-defense
    The ancient Games included running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration (a type of martial art) and equestrian events.
  5. millimetre
    a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter
    Each Olympic medal must be at least three millimetres thick and 60 millimetres in diameter.
  6. pentathlon
    an athletic contest consisting of five different events
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    anthem
    decathlon
    equestrian
    pentathlon
    olympiad
    velodrome
    triathlon
    athlete
    biomechanics
    stamina
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  7. running shoe
    a light comfortable shoe designed for running
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    Alphabetical Order
    Listed below are some of the sports of the Olympic sports.
  8. water polo
    a game played in a swimming pool by two teams of swimmers who try to throw an inflated ball into the opponents' goal
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    The Olympic Rings
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  9. velodrome
    a banked oval track for bicycle or motorcycle racing
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    decathlon
    equestrian
    pentathlon
    olympiad
    velodrome
    triathlon
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    biomechanics
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  10. table tennis
    a game (trademark Ping-Pong) resembling tennis but played on a table with paddles and a light hollow ball
    Be careful -­ some might have 2 possible answers!
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    Alphabetical Order
    Listed below are some of the sports of the Olympic sports.
  11. weightlifting
    bodybuilding by exercise that involves lifting weights
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  12. shot put
    an athletic competition in which a heavy metal ball is hurled as far as possible
    The ancient Games included running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration (a type of martial art) and equestrian events.
  13. long jump
    the act of jumping as far as possible from a running start
    Be careful -­ some might have 2 possible answers!
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    Alphabetical Order
    Listed below are some of the sports of the Olympic sports.
  14. dressage
    maneuvers of a horse in response to body signals by the rider
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    The Olympic Rings
    Colour in the rings using the correct colours and answer the questions below.
  15. sportsmanship
    fairness and courtesy in following the rules of a game
    The Olympic Oath states, "In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams."
  16. medal
    an award for winning a championship
    -­ Venn Diagram Activity Olympic Medal Overview Past, Present of Future?
  17. athlete
    a person trained to compete in sports
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    anthem
    decathlon
    equestrian
    pentathlon
    olympiad
    velodrome
    triathlon
    athlete
    biomechanics
    stamina
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  18. badminton
    a game played on a court with light long-handled rackets
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    The Olympic Rings
    Colour in the rings using the correct colours and answer the questions below.
  19. fencer
    someone skilled at sword fighting
    The Olympic oath was first taken during the 1920 Olympic Games by Belgian fencer Victor Boin.
  20. handball
    a game played in a walled court or against a single wall by two or four players who strike a rubber ball with their hands
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    The Olympic Rings
    Colour in the rings using the correct colours and answer the questions below.
  21. Host
    a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion
    What time and day will it be in your home country? _________________________ on ________________________ day
    Draw the hands on the analogue clocks below and write the digital time to show when the opening ceremony will occur in both the Host country and in your home country.
  22. sport
    active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
    Sport Tenses Time and Place Write a Letter Home My Favourite Olympic Sport (UK and US spelling) Olympic Games Mind Map Stamp It!
  23. ancient history
    a history of the ancient world
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  24. decathlon
    an athletic contest consisting of ten different events
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    decathlon
    equestrian
    pentathlon
    olympiad
    velodrome
    triathlon
    athlete
    biomechanics
    stamina
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  25. gymnastic
    of or relating to or used in exercises intended to develop strength and agility
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    Alphabetical Order
    Listed below are some of the sports of the Olympic sports.
  26. volleyball
    a game in which two teams hit an inflated ball over a high net using their hands
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    The Olympic Rings
    Colour in the rings using the correct colours and answer the questions below.
  27. archery
    the sport of shooting arrows with a bow
    Be careful -­ some might have 2 possible answers!
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    Alphabetical Order
    Listed below are some of the sports of the Olympic sports.
  28. equestrian
    of or relating to or featuring horseback riding
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    anthem
    decathlon
    equestrian
    pentathlon
    olympiad
    velodrome
    triathlon
    athlete
    biomechanics
    stamina
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  29. kayak
    a light, narrow boat propelled with a double-bladed paddle
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    The Olympic Rings
    Colour in the rings using the correct colours and answer the questions below.
  30. hippodrome
    a stadium for horse shows or horse races
    Through the 12 centuries of the Olympic Games, many wonderful athletes competed in the stadium and the hippodrome of ancient Olympia's sacred area, moving the crowds with their great achievements.
  31. gymnastics
    a sport involving acrobatic feats on different apparatuses
    Be careful -­ some might have 2 possible answers!
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    Alphabetical Order
    Listed below are some of the sports of the Olympic sports.
  32. mascot
    a person or animal adopted by a group as a symbolic figure
    Name of the sport: ______________________________________
    Number of players
    A well known Olympian in this sport is:
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    Scoring Method
    Basic rules of the sport
    A drawing of the game in action
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    Host country
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  33. theme song
    a melody used to identify a performer or a dance band or radio/tv program
    Name of the sport: ______________________________________
    Number of players
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    Basic rules of the sport
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  34. polo
    a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball
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  35. national flag
    an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    National Flower
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  36. competitor
    the contestant you hope to defeat
    The competitors win medals but these do not count towards the total tally of medals won by that country.
  37. logo
    a company emblem or device
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  38. boxing
    boxing with bare hands
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    Colour in the rings using the correct colours and answer the questions below.
  39. javelin
    a spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events
    The ancient Games included running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration (a type of martial art) and equestrian events.
  40. cycling
    the sport of traveling on a two-wheeled vehicle
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    The Olympic Rings
    Colour in the rings using the correct colours and answer the questions below.
  41. softball
    a game closely resembling baseball that is played on a smaller diamond and with a ball that is larger and softer
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  42. northern hemisphere
    the hemisphere that is to the north of the equator
    How many times have the Olympic Games been held in the Northern Hemisphere?
  43. award
    give, especially as an honor
    The last Olympic gold medals that were made entirely out of gold were awarded in 1912.
  44. torch
    a light usually carried in the hand
    The modern Olympic torch relay was first introduced for the 1936 games.
  45. venue
    the scene of any event or action
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  46. southern hemisphere
    the hemisphere to the south of the equator
    How many times have the Olympic Games been held in the Southern Hemisphere?
  47. Nation
    United States prohibitionist who raided saloons and destroyed bottles of liquor with a hatchet (1846-1911)
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  48. ignite
    cause to start burning
    In Olympia (Greece), a flame was ignited by the sun and then kept burning until the closing of the Olympic Games.
  49. tennis
    a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
    Be careful -­ some might have 2 possible answers!
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    Alphabetical Order
    Listed below are some of the sports of the Olympic sports.
  50. ancient
    belonging to times long past
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  51. freestyle
    a race in which contestants have a choice with their competing approach
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    Alphabetical Order
    Listed below are some of the sports of the Olympic sports.
  52. wreath
    a circular band of flowers or other foliage
    Then, the Hellanodikis would place the sacred olive tree wreath, or kotinos, on the winner's head.
  53. stamina
    enduring strength and energy
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  54. ceremony
    a formal event performed on a special occasion
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  55. stadium
    a large structure for sports or entertainments
    Through the 12 centuries of the Olympic Games, many wonderful athletes competed in the stadium and the hippodrome of ancient Olympia's sacred area, moving the crowds with their great achievements.
  56. flame
    combustion of materials producing heat and light and smoke
    Alphabetical Order The Olympic Rings (UK and US spelling) Internet Research Design a Nation Design a Uniform Design an Olympic Medal (UK and US spelling) Design a new Olympic Logo Olympic Ancient History ␣ text Olympic Ancient History word fill in Demonstration Sports The Olympic Motto, Oath and Creed (UK and US spelling) Mapping the Olympic Flame Sports Scramble Olympic Find A Word Olympic Pictograms (UK and US spelling)
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  57. relay
    passing something along from one person or group to another
    The modern Olympic torch relay was first introduced for the 1936 games.
  58. wrestling
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    Diving Swimming Judo Water polo Kayaking BMX Cycling
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  59. host
    a person who invites guests to a social event
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  60. rowing
    the act of rowing as a sport
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  61. hockey
    a game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with angled sticks
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    The Olympic Rings
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  62. swim
    travel through water
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    The Olympic opening ceremony takes place in the host city at _____________ on _________day.
  63. compete
    engage in a contest or measure oneself against others
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  64. commemorate
    call to remembrance
    Design a series of stamps to commemorate the Olympic Games.
  65. originate
    come into existence; take on form or shape
     
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    The tradition of the Olympic Flame originating from the ancient Olympics.
  66. sprint
    run very fast, usually for a short distance
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  67. bronze
    an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements
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  68. scoring
    evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score
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    My Favorite Olympic Sport
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  69. swimming
    the act of swimming
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  70. anthem
    a song of devotion or loyalty
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  71. jump
    move forward by leaps and bounds
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  72. winner
    a person with a record of successes
    The Olympic winner received his first awards immediately after the competition.
  73. gold
    a soft yellow malleable ductile metallic element
    Final Medal Tally
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  74. athletics
    active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
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  75. basketball
    a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players
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  76. spectator
    a close observer; someone who looks at something
    Following the announcement of the winner's name, a Hellanodikis (Greek judge) would place a palm branch in his hands, while the spectators cheered and threw flowers to him.
  77. equipment
    an instrumentality needed for an undertaking
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    My Favorite Olympic Sport
    Choose your favorite Olympic sport to research.
  78. contested
    disputed or made the object of contention or competition
    How many sports will be contested in these Olympic Games?
  79. competition
    the act of contending with others for rewards or resources
    However, unmarried women could attend the competition.
  80. skate
    sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
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  81. achievement
    the action of accomplishing something
    Through the 12 centuries of the Olympic Games, many wonderful athletes competed in the stadium and the hippodrome of ancient Olympia's sacred area, moving the crowds with their great achievements.
  82. fence
    a barrier that serves to enclose an area
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    Listed below are some of the sports of the Olympic sports.
  83. silver
    a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
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  84. qualify
    prove capable or fit; meet requirements
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  85. ski
    narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow
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    The Olympic opening ceremony takes place in the host city at _____________ on _________day.
  86. bicycle
    a vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
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    Alphabetical Order
    Listed below are some of the sports of the Olympic sports.
  87. runner
    someone who travels on foot by running
    The Olympic Torch is then passed from runner to another from Olympia to the Olympic stadium in the hosting city.
  88. Greece
    ancient Greece
    They were dedicated to the Olympian gods and were held in Olympia, Greece.
  89. sailing
    the work of a sailor
    Diving Swimming Judo Water polo Kayaking BMX Cycling
    Gymnastics Fencing Wrestling Archery Sailing Pentathlon Volleyball
    Basketball Handball Athletics Rowing Taekwondo Shooting Badminton
    Triathlon Boxing Table Tennis Dressage Weightlifting Hockey Tennis
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    The Olympic Rings
    Colour in the rings using the correct colours and answer the questions below.
  90. legend
    a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
    Of the best athletes who left their mark on the sacred valley of Olympia, some surpassed all limits and became legends by winning in successive Olympic Games and remaining at the forefront of their sport for more than a decade.
  91. victory
    a successful ending of a struggle or contest
    Although mortal, their Olympic victories immortalised them.
  92. player
    a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
    Name of the sport: ______________________________________
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    My Favorite Olympic Sport
    Choose your favorite Olympic sport to research.
  93. fitness
    the quality of being suitable
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  94. event
    something that happens at a given place and time
    The ancient Olympic Games were initially a one day event until 684 BC, when they were extended to three days.
  95. country
    the territory occupied by a nation
    Final Medal Tally
    Draw a pie graph to represent the number of gold, silver and bronze won by your country.
  96. champion
    someone who has won first place in a competition
    The Olympic Creed
    Pierre de Coubertin got the idea for this phrase from a speech given by Bishop Ethelbert Talbot at a service for Olympic champions during the 1908 Olympic Games.
  97. participation
    the act of sharing in the activities of a group
    Ancient Olympics Modern Olympics
     
    Olympic Medal Overview
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  98. athletic
    relating to sports
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    Colour in the rings using the correct colours and answer the questions below.
  99. official
    of or relating to a place of business
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  100. citizen
    a native or naturalized member of a state
    All free male Greek citizens (any males who were not slaves) were allowed to participate in the ancient Olympic Games, regardless of their social status.
  101. uniform
    clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a group
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  102. clothing
    a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
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  103. jumping
    the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground
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    Alphabetical Order
    Listed below are some of the sports of the Olympic sports.
  104. lift
    raise from a lower to a higher position
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    Time and Place
    The Olympic opening ceremony takes place in the host city at _____________ on _________day.
  105. sweat
    salty fluid secreted by glands in the skin
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  106. throw
    propel through the air
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  107. historical
    of or relating to the study of recorded time
    Why I designed my logo like this and what it means
    My New Olympic Logo
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    Olympic Ancient History
    According to historical records, the first ancient Olympic Games can be traced back to 776 BC.
  108. score
    a number that expresses accomplishment in a game or contest
    Name of the sport: ______________________________________
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    Choose your favorite Olympic sport to research.
  109. opponent
    someone who offers resistance
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  110. activity
    any specific behavior
     
    BLM Activity Pack
    The perfect resource for this Olympic Games and many more to come!
  111. century
    a period of 100 years
    In the 5th century B.C., the Games were extended again to cover five days.
  112. baseball
    a ball game between two teams of nine players
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  113. national
    of or relating to or belonging to a country
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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  114. leap
    move forward by bounds
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    The Olympic opening ceremony takes place in the host city at _____________ on _________day.
  115. kick
    drive or propel with the foot
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    The Olympic opening ceremony takes place in the host city at _____________ on _________day.
  116. played
    (of games) engaged in
    Name 3 sports played in the first Modern Olympic Games.
  117. run
    move fast by using one's feet
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    The Olympic opening ceremony takes place in the host city at _____________ on _________day.
  118. target
    a reference point to shoot at
    Be careful -­ some might have 2 possible answers!
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    Alphabetical Order
    Listed below are some of the sports of the Olympic sports.
  119. team
    a cooperative unit
    The Olympic Oath states, "In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams."
  120. judge
    an official who decides questions before a court
    Following the announcement of the winner's name, a Hellanodikis (Greek judge) would place a palm branch in his hands, while the spectators cheered and threw flowers to him.
  121. contest
    a struggle between rivals
    How many sports will be contested in these Olympic Games?
  122. tradition
    a specific practice of long standing
     
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    Mapping the Olympic Flame
    The tradition of the Olympic Flame originating from the ancient Olympics.
  123. promise
    a verbal commitment agreeing to do something in the future
    The Olympic Oath states, "In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams."
  124. respect
    regard highly; think much of
    The Olympic Oath states, "In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams."
  125. track
    a line or route along which something travels or moves
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    a settlement smaller than a town
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  127. London
    the capital and largest city of England
    Olympic pictograms were first introduced at the 1948 Games in London, and have since become a very recognisable part of the games.
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