Guides: Current Events: Olympics

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Olympic Games History
Our collection includes a wide selection of print, audio, and digital sources about all the historical aspects of the Olympic Games.
Olympic Games Records
Find Olympic Games record facts at your fingertips in our print collection.
Olympic Champions
Discover the inspiring stories of prior Olympic athletes with these book selections.

Olympic Games DVDs

View documentaries about Olympic Games history, the opening ceremonies for the Beijing Games in 2008, and highlights of famous Olympic events.

Keep Up With the Competition

Keep up with your favorite sports, athletes, and events with these links.

Olympic Torch Relay
Follow the progress of the Olympic Torch Relay here.
Full NBC TV Schedule
Make sure you don't miss your favorite sport by checking the NBC website for the full TV schedule.
2020 Summer Olympic Games - Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan will be the host city of the 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. Visit the official website to learn how to participate and which games will take place.
International Olympic Committee Website
The official website of the IOC. Find details about the games scheduled for 2020; relive golden moments viewing videos; or review lists of medalists since 1896 and understand historic Olympic records as they are explained.
Team USA
Read U.S. team news and learn about upcoming events near and far, see photos and videos, and find ways to participate at the official website of Team U.S.A.
Paralympic Games
The Paralympic Games showcase disabled athletes. The games first began in Rome in 1960 and always follow shortly after the Summer or Winter Olympic Games.
Special Olympics USA Games
The 2022 Special Olympics USA Regional Games will be held in Orlando, Florida, from June 5 to 12, 2022. Learn about the history of these inspiring athletic competitions; sign up for Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube updates. Check the Special Olympics website for information regarding Special Olympics events near you.

Social Media

Tokyo 2020 Facebook
Network with other fans with the Official Facebook page of Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Tokyo 2020 Twitter
Keep up to date with the Official Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee Twitter profile.
Special Olympics Games Facebook
Use Facebook to network with others interested in the Special Olympics Games.
Special Olympics Games on Twitter
Connect and share with others interested in the Special Olympics Games.

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