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SINCE the day they were founded, the Olympics have had a confusing relationship with money. The games were supposed to celebrate sport for sport's sake. But the price athletes paid to be any good was far too high, and it took virtually no time for the concept of amateurism that…

Since the day they were founded, the Olympics have had a confusing relationship with money. The games were supposed to celebrate sport for sports sake. But the price athletes paid

They're arguably the most infamous Olympic medals, and they’re missing. The Athletic tracked the 12 refused silvers. One to a former Nazi.

50 years ago, an Arab commando group armed with machineguns invaded the Israeli quarters at the Olympic Village, killing one team member, wounding another, and taking more hostage.

04 Jul 2022 - The celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Olympic Games Munich 1972 are underway. The highlights of the first day’s  celebrations last week were a reception given by the...

Even before it had officially opened its doors, the Munich’s "Olympiastadion" was acclaimed by critics.

Death of Walther Tröger, IOC Honorary Member Getty Images It is with great sadness that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has learnt of the death of Walther Tröger, IOC Honorary Member, at the age of 91. In addition to his invaluable contribution to the Olympic Movement internationally, Mr Tröger’s remarkable career as a sports administrator was marked by his successful commitment to shaping sport in Germany for several decades. Holding a degree in law from the ...

Death of Walther Troeger, IOC Honorary Member 12/31/20 It is with great sadness that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has learnt of the death of Walther Tröger, IOC Honorary Member, at the age of 91. In addition to his invaluable contribution to the Olympic Movement internationally, Mr Tröger’s remarkable career as a sports administrator was marked by his successful commitment to shaping sport in Germany for several decades. Holding a degree in law from the University of Erlangen...

Death of Walther Troeger, IOC Honorary Member 12/31/20 It is with great sadness that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has learnt of the death of Walther Tröger, IOC Honorary Member, at the age of 91. In addition to his invaluable contribution to the Olympic Movement internationally, Mr Tröger’s remarkable career as a sports administrator was marked by his successful commitment to shaping sport in Germany for several decades. Holding a degree in law from the University of Erlangen...