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 the triumph but the struggle.
The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well."
"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 the triumph but the struggle.
The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well."
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Olympic Motto:
"Citius, Altius, Fortius" which is Latin for “Faster, Higher, Braver,” |
Olympic Rings:
The Olympic symbol — five interlocked rings — represents the union of Africa, America, Asia, Oceania and Europe, and the meeting of the athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games. |
Resources for Olympic Country Research and Olympic Fun
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The Patton Olympic
Country Fact Questions: Day 10 Question (February 23) What is the distance in miles between your capital city and Arlington Heights? Day 9 Question (February 22): What is a "must see" attraction or site in your country? Day 8 Question (February 21) What animal is important or unique to your country? Day 7 Question (February 20) What time is it in your capital city when it is 9:00 am in Arlington Heights (or Chicago) ? Day 6 Question (February 16) How do you say "good morning" in the language of your country? & how many letters in the country's alphabet? Day 5 Question (February 15) What is a favorite special food of your country? Day 4 Question (February 14) What is one of the country's special holidays? Day 3 Question (February 13): What is a favorite sport in your country? Day 2 Question (February 12): How large is your country? in square miles and in population? Day 1 Question (February 8): What continent is your country in? What is its capital city? |
Websites for Facts about Countries:
More information websites by country |
Websites for Olympic Facts/Trivia/History:
Look at the Science of the Winter Olympic sports:
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