On the centennial of the first Olympic games, Sloane’s grandson and namesake, William Milligan Sloane, commemorated his leadership in the first modern Olympics by carrying the Olympic torch to ...

The history of the Summer Olympics does not just show us how sports have evolved over time, but also holds a mirror up to the political and social contexts of the period. In preparation for this ...

The modern-day version was first held in Athens, Greece, from April 6-15, 1896. ... 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games ... 200-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday ...

In honor of the Paris Summer Olympics, ... 1896. Nine of the 12 track and field events were won by U.S. athletes. The U.S. would win 11 of 43 events held during the games.

Paris hosted the Olympics for the third time in 2024. Check out which other cities have received the honor for Summer and Winter Games.

In preparation for this summer’s Paris Olympics, Telegraph Sport has detailed the history of the modern Summer Olympics since the Games were first held in Athens in 1896, listing all summer ...