IOC Website has a New Look

The International Olympic Committee announced in an email alert to subcribers that the new www.olympic.org will enable its visitors to:

  • relive the achievements of athletes who have become part of Olympic history
  • discover the Olympic sports and disciplines, past and present
  • learn about the history of the Games from Athens 1896 to Sydney 2000, and discover highlights, innovations, anecdotes, lists of medallists and details of ceremonies, as well as the symbols of each of the Games (torch, emblem, medals, poster and mascot)
  • explore the Olympic Movement and learn about its mission and its activities
  • enter the world of Olympic enthusiasts, both that of the Olympic Museum and that of Olympic object collectors.