REFERENCE
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Olympic athlete Michelle Kwan and answer reading…
Get an exciting overview of the ancient games, the rebirth of the Olympics at the end of the 19th century, and a very…
WORKSHEETS
Interesting facts and fun activities related to William Tell and his famous arrow activities of 1307, plus an Olympic…
A list of cities that have hosted the Olympic games in the past.
Learn about the history and traditions of the Winter Olympic Games, and reference a chart showing the countries that…
Find information about the Paralympics, including the history of the games, events, name, motto, and more.
An account of Greg Louganis' diving accident at the 1988 Seoul Olympic games.
Mark Spitz claimed seven gold medals and broke an Olympic record during his successful career.
Profile of Jesse Owens, track and field champion of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.
These charts highlight the great athletes from around the world who have won the most Olympic medals in the Summer…
What to expect at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Beijing, China is set to host the Games of the XXIV…
Learn about the host city of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games - Beijing, China. Beijing, China is set to host the Games of…
See a list of the most decorated American Olympians who have won medals in the Winter Olympic Games for Team USA.
An article chronicling the rebirth of the Olympic games.
Interesting trivia about the Olympic Games.
Track-and-field medalists Tommie Smith and John Carlos left an indelible mark on Olympic history with their show of…
An article about the worst tragedy in modern Olympic history.
This article examines the history of Olympic scandals, such as the bidding war by potential hosts of the 2002 Winter…
Find links to profiles of diver Greg Louganis, protesters Tommie Smith and John Carlos, swimmer Mark Spitz, runners…
A chart showing the countries that have won the most medals at each Olympiad from the start of the modern Olympic Games…
A complete list of events contested in the Summer Olympic Games -- past and present.
A profile of Babe Didrikson, a female athlete who was ahead of her time.
Background information about the 1936 Summer Olympic Games. Intended to accompany A Letter to Jesse Owens lesson plan.
This chart lists the all-time greatest American athletes who won multiple Olympic medals in the summer Olympic Games.
