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Germany at the Olympics

Germany at the Olympics. Modern Day First Olympics in Athens, Greece ( 1896 ). German athletes have taken part in most of the Olympic Games since the first modern Games in 1896. Hosting the Olympics.

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Germany at the Olympics

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  1. Germany at the Olympics

  2. Modern Day First Olympics in Athens, Greece ( 1896 ) German athletes have taken part in most of the Olympic Games since the first modern Games in 1896.

  3. Hosting the Olympics Germany has hosted three Olympic Games, in 1936 both the Winter and Summer Games, and the 1972 Summer Olympics.

  4. Wilhelm Kaufmann • Painting by Wilhelm Kaufmann In the 1908 Olympics, artist Wilhelm Kaufmann was the first German flag bearer.

  5. Karl Ritter von Halt • Picture of Halt Karl Ritter von Halt was the 1912 Olympics flag bearer for Germany.

  6. Ingrid Engel-Krämer • Picture of Ingrid Engel-Krämer Ingrid Engel-Krämer was the 1964 Olympics flag bearer for Germany.

  7. Dirk Nowitzki • Pictures of Dirk Nowitzki Dirk Nowitzki was the 2008 Olympics flag bearer for Germany.

  8. Revival at Berlin • The Torch Relay, as the opening of the Olympic celebration, was revived in the Berlin Olympiad in 1936 and since then the Torch Relay has preceded every Olympic Summer Games. Starting from Olympia and carried by the first runner, the young athlete KonstantinosKondylis, the Flame traveled for the first time hand to hand until it reached the Berlin Olympic Stadium. Since, the Flame's magic has marked and has been identified with the beginning of the Games.

  9. Works cited • "Olympic Torch Relay History and Its Modern Revival." Web. 22 Apr. 2012. • Mussen, Dale. "First Modern Olympics – Dale’s Daily Data." Country 106.5 WYRK Radio. Web. 22 Apr. 2012. • Vercamer, Arvo. "The 1936 Olympic Games in Germany." Feldgrau.com. Web. 22 Apr. 2012. • "IngridKRÄMER-ENGEL-GULBIN." Web. 22 Apr. 2012 • "Olympics - Opening Ceremony." Zimbio. Web. 22 Apr. 2012.

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