Paris is about to host its third summer Olympics. While we don’t yet know what the legacy of this year’s games will be, let’s take the opportunity to reflect on the city’s previous Olympics of 1900 and 1924—the first of which nearly ended the modern Olympic movement, whereas the second set it alight. Paris is about to host its third summer Olympics. While we don’t yet know what the legacy of this year’s games will be, let’s take the opportunity to reflect on the city’s previous Olympics of 1900 and 1924—the first of which nearly ended the modern Olympic movement, whereas the second set it alight. Social Sciences Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
The chaotic history of Paris Olympics. One games nearly ended the movement—and the other helped save it
