I have a whole new perspective on the Olympics after seeing these.

gymnastKerri Strugbeing carried by her coach, Bela Karolyi, during the team competition.

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I have a whole new perspective on the Olympics after seeing these.

Track and field athletes crouch at the starting line in a historic race, with a large crowd of spectators watching from the stands and a building in the background

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Historic photograph of the first modern Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, 1896, featuring a crowded stadium with athletes and spectators

A group of men, mostly dressed in athletic wear, pose together in an outdoor setting. Some are seated, while others stand behind them. The setting appears historical

Two men navigate an obstacle course on a lawn, bending under barrels. A crowd watches in the background

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Women in period costumes practicing archery on a grassy field with targets in the background, circa early 20th century

Dorando Pietri, wearing a running bib, is assisted by officials across the finish line during the 1908 Olympic Marathon in a crowded stadium

A man in a suit holds an American flag, with two other men in suits in the background. All three wear boater hats. Names of individuals are not known

A historic photo shows a large crowd of people in hats gathering at a dock to welcome the arrival of a ship

Two rowers in a boat on a lake lean towards each other as they row. They wear sleeveless athletic tops with a cross emblem

Historic ice hockey game played outdoors on a snowy landscape with spectators in the background. Players are seen in action near the goal. No names provided

The image shows the entrance to the Olympic Village with a sign reading "Village Olympique" and a street lined with buildings. People are visible in the background

Historic photo of 1928 Amsterdam Olympics: female athletes running a sprint. The image shows competitors giving their all as they approach the finish line

Jesse Owens lighting the Olympic flame at the 1936 Berlin Olympics in front of a large crowd and Nazi swastika flags

Athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos give the Black Power salute on the Olympic medal podium while Peter Norman stands on the left at the 1968 Olympics

Two men work with old radio equipment in a room with floral wallpaper. One man sits at a desk, speaking into a microphone, while the other adjusts a machine

A female athlete lights the Olympic cauldron at an outdoor stadium filled with spectators. A large sign reads: "The important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part."

A shirtless young man signs autographs for enthusiastic fans who are holding out books and papers

A man in swim trunks and a swim cap, bleeding from a head wound, is being assisted by another man in a suit

A large crowd at an outdoor event under a tent with the Olympic rings hanging and snow-covered mountains in the background

The 1964 Olympic Games Korean team, all in suits, marches with one member holding a sign that reads "UNDER PROTEST" in a stadium filled with spectators

Wilma Rudolph crossing the finish line in a track race, wearing a USA uniform. Crowd cheering in the background

Runner Abebe Bikila holds a torch while leading a marathon. Crowd watches from the roadside at night. Another runner follows close behind wearing bib 185

Four unidentified individuals carrying large baskets on their backs walk up a snowy incline beside a netted slope. Pine trees are visible in the distance

A person lights the Olympic cauldron at an opening ceremony, attended by a large crowd in a stadium with tiered seating

Tommy Smith and John Carlos raising fists in protest on podium, 1968 Olympics, with Peter Norman standing at second place

Woman in a futuristic outfit with bold geometric patterns poses with arms extended in front of a background displaying Olympic rings

Top image: USA basketball players sit on the bench covering their faces after a game. Bottom image: Soviet basketball team celebrates in a pile on the court

Multiple exposures of a gymnast performing a routine on a balance beam in a crowded arena, showcasing dynamic and graceful movements

Queen Elizabeth II stands outdoors holding a camera, wearing a headscarf and a light trench coat. A young boy in a cap and jacket stands behind her

Two images: The first depicts a rider guiding a horse through a water obstacle in an equestrian event. The second shows a rider on horseback, with an assistant adjusting the horse's bridle

Athlete celebrates after a successful pole vault at a crowded stadium

Members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team celebrate on a podium with American flags after winning a gold medal at the Winter Olympics

An athlete performs a diving maneuver mid-air over a pool, wearing a swim cap, diving board wrist guards, and swim briefs

Jackie Joyner-Kersee is mid-air in a long jump at a track and field event, wearing athletic gear with her arms raised. Crowd in the background

Derek Redmond, in tears and wearing athletic gear, is helped by his father, who is in a casual outfit after an injury during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics

Larry Bird, Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan, Clyde Drexler, and David Robinson celebrated on a podium, wearing Team USA warm-ups with medals. Jordan holds a USA flag and gestures a peace sign

Tonya Harding, dressed in a detailed figure skating costume, looks distressed and holds her chest while standing on an ice rink

Nancy Kerrigan, Oksana Baiul, and Chen Lu on the podium holding bouquets and wearing medals after a figure skating competition

Kerri Strug is being carried by her coach Béla Károlyi after her vault performance at the 1996 Olympics. Strug is wearing a gymnastics leotard

Muhammad Ali, wearing a white outfit, lights the Olympic torch at the 1996 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, with a large structure and crowd in the background

A man and woman, both in formal attire with orange ties, are walking and waving while the man holds a flag. A crowd is visible in the background

A swimmer is diving into a pool from the edge to begin a race. The pool has several lanes separated by red and yellow lane markers

Athlete Vanderlei de Lima is grabbed by a man in traditional Irish clothing during the 2004 Athens Olympic marathon

Usain Bolt kissing his gold running cleats at the Beijing 2008 Olympics, wearing a sleeveless yellow outfit with "Jamaica" printed on it

Michael Phelps celebrates in a pool, water splashing around him, wearing a swim cap and goggles

Usain Bolt running ahead of competitors in a sprint race at a track event

Nikki Hamblin helps Abbey D'Agostino up after a fall during a race, then they hug post-race. Both are wearing athletic attire with race numbers visible