Background Information on Olympic Games

What is the Olympic Creed?

 "The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to conquered but to have fought well." -Baron Pierre de Coubertin

What is the Olympic Oath?

"In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams."

What is the Olympic Motto?

"Citius, Altius, Fortius " is Latin literally meaning "Faster, Higher,Braver" However the universally accepted meaning is "Swifter, Higher, Stronger."

What do the Olympic Rings mean?

The colors of the interlinked Olympic rings were chosen by the International Olympic Committee to represent the union of the 5 continents, Australia, Africa, America, Asia and Europe and further signify the meeting of the worlds athletes at the Olympic Games. The plain white background of the Olympic flag is symbolic of peace throughout the games.