Journey through the transformation of the Olympics from its humble beginnings in 1908 to the grand spectacle it is today! Discover how the games evolved from 22 countries with amateur athletes and non-standard marathon distances to a global event featuring over 300 events in 33 sports. Learn about the technological innovations that have revolutionized the competition and the significant rise in female athlete participation, now nearly half of all competitors. Plus, explore the inspiring inclusion of the Paralympics, highlighting incredible talent and resilience. If you enjoyed this historical dive, please like and share the video! #Olympics #Paralympics #SportsHistory #AthleticEvolution #1908toToday London Olympics 1908 vs 2024: What’s Changed? #Olympics #MichaelPhelps #UsainBolt #DerekRedmond #Beijing2008 #Barcelona1992 #SportsLegends #Inspiration #AthleticGreats #Olympics #GreatestMoments #OlympicHistory #Sports #Athletes #Inspiration #GoldMedal #Tokyo2020 #Rio2016 #London2012
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