Summer Olympic Games

Suite101's Summer Olympic Games page is a great place to catch up on the latest news and happenings when it comes to the Summer Games.

As the London 2012 Summer Games quickly approach, Suite 101 writers will provide insight into sporting events, venues, athletes and schedules.

But that's not all we cover. Suite101 writers also provide historical analysis about past Summer Games and news about future Summer Games.

Dive into today and check out our collection of articles that begin with the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and span to the future if the Summer Olympics.

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Olympic Ladies - the 1896, 1900, 1904 and London's 1908 Olympiad

In the first modern, 1896 Olympics something was missing - women. Women gymnasts and even boxers entertained the crowds, but did not count as competitors.

May 11, 2012 – Jan Toms

Marathon Men - Hayes, Pietri, Hefferon, Longboat - 1908 Olympics

The 1908 Marathon celebrated an event 2,400 years old. As Pheidippides collapsed and died following his heroic race, so the 1908 Olympics ended dramatically

May 2, 2012 – Jan Toms

What to Expect for the 2012 London Summer Olympics

They only come around but once every four years, so plan ahead to make sure you don't miss your favorite summer Olympic athletes and events.

Apr 26, 2012 – Joanne LaSpina

The 1908 Olympics, London: Tug-of-war, Tandem Race, Bicycle Polo

The 4th modern Olympics were held in London instead of Rome. There were squabbles, sulks, triumphs and disasters.

Apr 24, 2012 – Jan Toms

Summer Olympics 2020

The decision is more than a year away, but the six cities vying to be the 2020 host are already well and truly in training.

Feb 4, 2012 – Keith Lawrence

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