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The Art of the Olympics

99% Invisible

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Art and Athletics: A Forgotten Olympic Legacy

This chapter investigates the integration of literature and the arts into the Olympic Games, tracing its roots back to the 1896 Olympics in Athens. It highlights the evolution of artistic competitions, the challenges artists faced, and the eventual shift away from art in the Olympic framework.

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