Olympic Legends

The Olympic rings are the symbol of the Olympic Games. It was originally created by Pierre de Coubertin in 1913 and represents the five continents of the world.

Blue – Europe
Cross country skier Marit Bjørgen from Norway is the most decorated winter olympian of all time with a total of 15 medals, including 8 golds.

Yellow – Asia

Gymnast Sawao Katō, Japan, has won more Olympic gold medals than any other asian olympian in history with a total of 8 golds, 3 silvers and 1 bronze..

Black – Africa

Abebe Bikila from Ethiopia became the first black African Gold medalist when he won the marathon in Rome 1960. Four years later he became the first marathon runner to defend an Olympic title.

Green – Oceania

Short track speed skater Steven Bradbury, Australia, is the first athlete from the Southern Hemisphere to win a Winter Olympic Gold medal.

Red – America

High jumper Alice Coachman of USA became the first black woman to win an Olympic Gold medal when she won high jump in London 1948.