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From ancient Greek contests to modern global spectacles-how did the Olympics become the pinnacle of sports? The Olympic Games began in ancient Greece as a religious festival honoring Zeus. Revived in 1896, the modern Olympics have grown into the world's largest sporting event. This book explores the evolution of the Games, key moments like Jesse Owens' victory in 1936 and the Cold War rivalries of the 20th century. The impact of commercialism, p...