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18 Weird Facts About the Olympics Through the Years

These strange facts are pure gold.

15 fun facts about the Olympics that will make you appreciate the games even more

Discover ancient traditions, record-breaking feats and weird moments that made history with these fascinating facts about the Olympics ...

The 2026 Winter Olympics are here. 6 facts to know about the Games, including the new sport that attracts athletes who 'enjoy physical suffering.'

The 2026 Winter Olympics officially kick off on Friday, with the opening ceremonies set to start in northern Italy at 2:00 ...
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7 things to know about the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics are being hosted by both Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, a ski town near Italy's border with Austria.

10 surprising facts about Olympics hosts Milan and Cortina

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo and Milan will be the most widespread games ever.

2026 Winter Olympics: Athletes, events and milestones by the numbers

The 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing thousands of athletes from around the world together for more than two weeks of competition — and the Games are a gold mine for statistics.
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Paris Olympics by the numbers: Participating country stats and facts

The whole world has its eyes on Paris. Athletes from more than 200 countries across the globe will attend the 2024 Summer Olympics in France's capital city. Each of the Olympians gathering in Paris ...

What to know about the history of Winter Olympic medals ahead of Milan Cortina

Here is a guide to the history of Olympic medals, the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics medal design and what Olympians do ...