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Give students a general introduction to the beginnings of the modern Olympic Games with these PowerPoint slides.

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Eyewitness: Olympics
Eyewitness: Olympics
By Chris Oxlade

Get an exciting overview of the ancient games, the rebirth of the Olympics at the end of the 19th century, and a very brief history of the winter and summer games, all with spectacular photos of athletes and equipment.

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