On April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympic games began in Athens, Greece with the opening ceremony in the Panathenaic Stadium ...

Athletes' cuisine has long been a concern at the Olympic Games. After a trip to Greece last year, YouTube star Max Miller wanted to recreate a meal fit for an ancient Olympian for his YouTube ...

The symbolic "Truce Run" is dedicated to Kleosthenes and aims to promote Olympic values, with a special emphasis on the ...

Comparison of the Diets of Ancient Greek and Roman Athletes with Modern Practices Authors: Dr. Adrian Paul Harrison (unseen) ...

Before my visit, I knew little about the ancient Olympic Games, aside from the fact that they were held every four years and ...

Some advice for staying healthy may sound familiar. But other recommendations – such as a fig-only diet for athletes – may ...

Coe and Coventry are two-time Olympic champions — in track and swimming, respectively — and Samaranch is the longest-serving IOC member of the seven. The Spanish financier joined in 2001 when his ...

Per tradition, the torch was lit on April 15 in Olympia, Greece, honoring the historical birthplace of the Ancient Olympic Games ... has traditionally been lit in Olympia and transported by runners to ...

Twenty-four athletes would wind up with a temporary hold on the torch ... where a sacred fire was kept burning throughout the Ancient Olympics in deference to "the gods." A symbolic fire was ...

The International Olympic Committee kicked of its session in Olympia, site of the ancient Games, on Tuesday that will culminate with the election of a new president on Thursday.