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The Olympics, from About.com Guides
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News and Information on the Olympics, from About.com Guides

Evolution of the Ancient Olympics
The Ancient Greek Olympics were held every four years at Olympia, a district of Elis, where all free Greek men were entitled to compete. The first Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C. and the last in A.D. 393, when they were abolished by the Christian Byzantine Emperor Theodosius I.

Work at the Olympics
With each Olympic Games comes a slew of employment and volunteer opportunities. See what's available at upcoming Olympics. You'll find jobs that are currently available and have the opportunity to pre-register for positions that will be filled closer to when the games begin.

Women and the Olympics
History of Women at the Olympics -- notable female athletes, women's events.

Olympic Collectibles
For Olympic collectors who like to collect the many items of the Games from autographs to programs to medals.

Summer Olympic Games Sites
A list of the locations of the Summer Olympic Games from About Geography.

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