Summer Olympic Games

The modern Olympic games has grown from a small event in which 245 competitors took part to a multi media, multi million pound sporting extravaganza.

Nov 28, 2009 - Lynda Osborne

After Thierry Henry's premeditated handball gave France a World Cup place in South Africa, here are some of the other things top athletes have done in pursuit of glory.

Oct 13, 2009 - Tim Ellis

Doubts emerge on possible Madrid 2020 Olympic Bid amid rising public costs, as bitterness against alleged "guided vote" by the IOC prompts mayoral press conference.

Oct 11, 2009 - Gonzalo Torres

Rio de Janeiro has beat out Madrid in the final round of voting to host the 2016 Summer Games, becoming the first South American city to host the Olympic Games.

Oct 2, 2009 - Allison McNeely

Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics will live or die October 2, 2009 in Copenhagen. President Obama will be on hand for the final presentation and vote.

Sep 30, 2009 - Kristi Gray

As the world readies for the London Olympics of 2012, previous British Olympics hosted in London are remembered.

Sep 19, 2009 - Harry P. Schlanger

Jimmie Sandman may not be a household name just yet but he's an Olympian in the making. He's a senior men's water polo goalie at Stanford University with a bright future.

Sep 12, 2009 - Rick Eymer

The year was 1936. The world was beginning to question the actions of Germany's new leader, Adolf Hitler. With his new power, Hitler wanted to hold his own Olympics.

May 29, 2009 - Maureen Zieber

Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo are the four cities bidding to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. The winner will be decided on October 2, 2009.

Apr 19, 2009 - David Hein

Track cycling is a bike racing sport held on banked tracks called velodromes, on specially designed bikes known as track bikes. It is an Olympic event.

Feb 3, 2009 - Patrick Hinton

The sailing venue for the 2012 London Olympics is the first Olympic venue to be showcased to the world as it is completed ahead of schedule.

Nov 28, 2008 - Luke Broadbent

Although Garmin-Chipotle took a strong team to the Tour of Ireland, they couldn't compete with Team Columbia's firepower.

Sep 9, 2008 - Joseph Allen McCullough

What was the significance of the 'Footprints of History' that traversed the city prior to the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics? Were these real?

Aug 25, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Abhinav Bindra's first solo gold brings a refreshing change in Indian sport. This feat is sure to bring more Olympic medals in future to a cricket crazy nation.

Aug 23, 2008 - Shounak Mondal

The question of who has been more impressive in the 2008 Beijing Olympics between the two biggest stars, Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps, is a difficult one.

Aug 20, 2008 - Nick Meyer

As Georgia and Russia are fighting back home in the South Ossetian territory, today the two rivals did battle on the sand in Beijing.

Aug 13, 2008 - Luke Broadbent

Of the 21,800 who participated in this year's Olympic torch relay, only an elite group of eight Chinese former Olympians had the honor of being in the final lap.

Aug 13, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Get to know more about the eight former Olympians and athletes who were featured as Olympic Flag bearers during the Opening Ceremony.

Aug 12, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Benjamin Boukpeti of Togo demonstrates what the Olympics are all about as he comes third in the men's singles kayak slalom, and yet ,celebrates like he had won the gold.

Aug 12, 2008 - Luke Broadbent

On the first day of competition after the opening ceremony, Samuel Sanchez won one of the first gold medals of the Games in the cycling road race.

Aug 9, 2008 - Luke Broadbent

BMX, also known as bicycle motocross, will be making its debut at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Three men and one woman make up the US team.

Aug 7, 2008 - Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Find out why BBC Sports used a Chinese legend and the Monkey King for its marketing campaign to promote its coverage of the Olympic Games.

Aug 5, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

The 51-strong Irish team will challenge in 12 sports including Equestrian, Shooting and Swimming. Ireland is represented in the Triathlon for the 1st time in the Games.

Jul 31, 2008 - Cathal Coyle

Stamp collectors from around the world look forward to the new stamp series commemorating the Games of the XXIX Olympiad.

Jul 25, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon

Besides the newly-constructed sports facilities in Beijing, many other existing and temporary competition venues are needed for a successful Summer Olympics.

Jul 23, 2008 - Kris Lee Wai Loon