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Olympics Word Search

The modern Olympic Games began in Athens in 1896. The five rings stand for the five inhabited continents joined in competition.

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Find these 15 words

15 words, adds diagonals

  • anthem
  • athlete
  • bronze
  • country
  • flame
  • gold
  • gymnastics
  • medal
  • podium
  • relay
  • rings
  • silver
  • swimming
  • torch
  • track

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Words in the Olympics word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

gold
Medal color given to the first place finisher.
medal
Award given to the top three athletes in an event.
silver
Medal color given for second place.
bronze
Medal color given for third place.
torch
Handheld flame carried from Greece to the host city.
flame
Fire burning in the stadium throughout the Games.
rings
Five linked circles standing for five inhabited continents.
athlete
Person who trains and competes in a sport.
relay
Team event where members take turns covering a distance.
swimming
Pool sport with events in several different strokes.
track
Running events held on a marked oval.
podium
Three level stand where medal winners receive awards.
country
Nation each athlete represents at the Games.
anthem
National song played for the gold medalist's country.
gymnastics
Sport judged on strength, flexibility and control.
diving
Sport judged on jumps and twists into a pool.
archery
Sport of shooting arrows at a distant target.
mascot
Friendly character chosen to represent each Games.
ceremony
Opening or closing event with parades and music.
greece
Country where the ancient and first modern Games were held.

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