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In total, the Olympic Games consisted of 10 events: running, the pentathlon, jumping, discus, javelin, wrestling, boxing, the pancration, chariot racing and horse racing. All Greeks who were free citizens and had not committed murder or heresy, had the right to take part in the Olympic Games. Women were not entitled to take part, except as owners in the horse races but they were strictly forbidden from watching the games.
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In addition, AT&T Wireless said it will host in-person appearances with U.S. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps Olympic in select cities after the 2004 Olympic Games have concluded. For more information on AT&T Wireless and the company's Olympic-themed offers and content, visit http://www.attwireless.com/olympics.
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Most Olympic Games have been held in European and North American cities; only a few games have been held in other places, and all bids by countries in South America and Africa have failed. Many believe the games should expand to include locations in poorer regions. Economists point out that the massive infrastructure investments could springboard cities into earning higher GDP after the games.
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The Olympic rings and branding can not be used by anyone other than the IOC and official Olympic and Paralympic Games sponsors. This right is ... extended to VANOC, its sponsors and Member Partners (including the city, federal and provincial governments) for non-commercial use.
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The torch relay ... began in the ancient Olympics and was revived at the 1936 Berlin Games. Originally, the torch was lit at Olympia in Greece and then carried by relay to the host-city of the Games. The last runner carries the torch into the Olympic stadium during the opening ceremony. The Olympic flame is then lit from the torch and will remain lit until it is extinguished during the closing ceremony. The torch relay symbolizes the passing of Olympic traditions from one generation to the next.
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