The tradition of the Olympic Games is embodied in the words of the founder of the modern Games, Baron Pierre de Coubertin: "The important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part. The essential thing in life is not winning but fighting well."
The two biggest sites are:
IBM-Official Atlanta Committee Site.
This is the Home Page for the IBM-Official Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games. Arguably the best for instant results and statistics.
You may search for results in several ways including: by sport, recent events, recent medals or country. You may dig further for expanded results pages that show even the smallest details of a competition.
> NBC-US Olympic Committee site
If you are into personalities (such as Carlo Lewiso or Marko Spitzo??)
..this site will focus on the big names...no..I am not sure if the
magnificent
The Official site:
The Official 1996 Olympic Website
Other good sites are:
Updated summary of the latest.......by Agence France-Presse
. Atlanta Journal-Constitution Site
Includes some good information about Atlanta
If you're into history, e.g. results from previous olympics..
A detailed site
Centennial Olympics Home Page
Competitor Online
Dave's Olympic Home Page
An independent home page that has dozens of good links.
The IOC Medical Commission and the fight against doping.
ESPN Sportszone Olympics Site
FAQ
Files on frequently-asked-questions and links to follow other sites can be found here
Athens 1896: the first of the Modern Olympics
Personalized (free) coverage of the Olympic Games delivered direct to your e-mail box
Information on the Olympic Movement and the powers-that-be
Rules relating to the olympic programme..
Olympic Region Sitemap
Parlez-vous francais?
PointCast Networks
Provides up-to-the-minute results and information
Sports Illustrated Olympics Page
USA Today Olympics Site
Another detailed site
Specialized olympic sites:
HHHorse Site
Specialized site (run by a horse brocker) for equestrian events
Regatta Point Community Sailing Olympics Page
For sailors in dry dock
International football, the world's most popular pastime
Specialty site on cycling
USA Volleyball Site
Yahoo Olympics Directory
Has links to dozens of specialized sites devoted to Olympic sports from basketball to rowing.
Alternative olympic sites:
Olympic National Park
Had too much sports lately? Why not visit the park and get away from it all.
Has links to dozens of specialized sites devoted to Olympic sports from basketball to rowing.
Andrew Marchand, Pickle Olympic champion, wrote his thoughts down as he prepared to meet the president.