Funny Nature & Travel Art & Stage Going Viral Science Greetings Inspirational

Edit Profile Recently Viewed Favorites

Main > Art & Stage > Design & Photography

Forgotten Olympic Stories in 14 Rare Pictures

Edited By: Bhavesh B.

Add to Favorites In Favorites

Español

Font Size:

A+ A-

The Olympics have always been a stage for the world's finest athletes, drawing competitors and audiences alike into a celebration of human potential. Since the inaugural modern games in 1896, the event has become a symbol of athletic excellence and international unity, immortalized through countless photographs.

As the world's elite gather in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, this is a perfect opportunity to revisit some of the event's most iconic and rare moments. From Michael Jordan proudly representing Team USA to Nadia Comăneci's historic perfect ten, these vintage Olympic photos reveal memorable moments that transcend time. Let's take a look.

1. Johnny Weissmuller, left, and Duke Kahanamoku at the 1924 Paris Olympics.

2. Pistol dueling used to be an Olympic sport. [1909]

3. Timekeepers at the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden.

4. London Olympics, 1908.

5. The high jump at Olympics games in London, 1908.

Related: The FASCINATING Story of the Ancient Olympic Games

6. Jesse Owens running at the 1936 Olympics.

7. Muhammad Ali receiving his Olympic Gold Medal at the Rome Summer Olympics (1960).

8. Shooting at the 1912 Olympics

9. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens in 1896.

10. Jesse Owens of USA after winning gold in Summer Olympics in Germany, 1936.

11. Nadia Comaneci scoring a perfect 10 at the Olympics in Montreal, 1976.

12. The opening ceremony of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games.

Related: 10 Iconic Olympic Moments That Changed History

13. The opening ceremony at the 1924 summer Olympics in Paris.

14. Abebe Bikila, an Ethiopian marathon runner, made history at the Rome Olympics in 1960 by winning the gold medal while running barefoot.

All images: eBaum's World

Like Next Post Send Share WhatsApp

Copy Link

Did you mean:

Continue With: Facebook Google

By continuing, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy

Report copyright infringement

Print this content

You may also like:

Design & Photography

Super Rare Pics of Famous Celebs That Are Oozing Charm

These Vintage Celebrity Photos From the Past Are a Delight

Time for some nostalgia! Check out these rarely seen photos of old school celebrities.

Baba Recommends

Mesmerizing Vintage Pics That Transport You to Another Era

Here Are 18 Rare Photos You Won't Find In History Books

These are the RAREST vintage photos ever...

Design & Photography

15 Photos That Trace the History of Tunnel Construction

How Tunnels Were Dug Before Modern Machinery Existed

These 15 photos reveal just how far we've come in our quest to reshape the earth below our feet.

Baba Recommends

How Hitler Used the 1936 Olympics for Nazi Propaganda

19:02

Hitler's Olympics: The 1936 Berlin Olympic Games

When the Olympics became a Nazi showcase.

Design & Photography

Historic Construction Moments You’ve Never Seen Before

15 Rare Construction Photos That Capture History in Action

These are some of the most interesting photos from history.

Travel

Rare Glimpses into the Past: 14 Amazing Historical Finds

14 Captivating Images That Rewrite What We Know of History

We’ve gathered some fascinating posts that tell surprisng secrets of our past.

Travel

Debunking Stereotypes: Misconceptions About Africa

9 Common Myths About Africa You Need to Stop Believing

Let’s set the record straight and debunk some common myths about Africa.

Vehicles of Ground, Air & Water

47:09

The Most Innovative New Bikes of 2025

Get ready to experience the most cutting-edge electric bikes, mind-blowing smart bike tech, and innovations that are totally transforming how we ride

Send Comment

Related Topics: olympics, historical photos, olympic games, vintage photos, iconic, rare photos, olympics channel, sports photography, old school

Quizzes

What Do You Know About the Gulf War?

With 15 thoughtfully crafted questions, this quiz is designed for history enthusiasts who want to delve deeper into the details of Operation Desert Storm and its global impact.

The History of Africa

Will you prove to be an African history expert, or is it time to hit the books?

A Challenging Logic Test

To answer the following questions, we recommend that you forget everything you thought you knew about the world, and rely solely on The facts before you....

Most popular in Design & Photography

Which of These Clever Inventions Would Be Useful to You?

15 Creative Design Ideas That Will Make Our Lives Simpler

In this collection of pictures, you will see some simple yet innovative designs that are made to make our life simpler.

Talented Hair Stylist Inspires Women to Embrace Their Grey Hair

These Photos Prove Embracing Grey Hair Can Be Empowering!

Talented hair colorist Jack Martin empowers women with grey hair to embrace their gorgeous silver hair and it's beautiful!

These 25 Amazing Archaeological Discoveries Beggar Belief!

Archaeology has unlocked so many secrets from history that no one understood - and these are the 25 most amazing of all.

Everyone Thought These Pics Are Fake. They Were WRONG!

15 Mind-Bending Photos That Seem Fake but are 100% Real

It’s hard to believe these astonishing pictures haven’t been photoshopped.

14 Adorable and Funny Coincidences You’ve Got to See!

These 14 pictures are all lucky coincidences captured on camera. They make us all relive that magic moment when the universe aligns perfectly!

15 Fascinating Old Photos that Mean a Lot Today

15 interesting photos from the past in black and white, showing us history in a few moments.

These Award-Winning Photos Will Change How You See Nature

In Pictures - 2024 Science Photography Contest Winners

Check out the incredible winners of the 2024 Beaker Street Science Photography Festival.

Out-of-This-World: 15 Magnificent Pics of the Vast Cosmos

Explore the Magic of Outer Space Through These 15 Images

Here are 15 of the most captivating astronomy pictures.

These Remarkable Ceilings Are a Different Kind of Art!

These fantastic ceilings come from mosques all over the world and one must admit they design is unique, complex and beautiful.

These 16 Brands Looked Very Different Back in the Day!

Nostalgic Designs of Big Brands from the 70s - 16 Pics

It might surprise you to see how some popular modern brands presented themselves back in the 70s.

The Unbelievable First Products of 11 Successful Companies

What Did Our Favorite Brands Look Like a 100 Years Ago?

While the Big Mac hasn't changed in 50 years, these big brands are virtually unrecognizable.

20 Unseen Historical Photos That Will Fascinate You

Undiscovered History: 20 Rarely-Seen Vintage Photos

These rare vintage photos bring forgotten history to life.

Side-by-Side Shots of Celebs With Their Younger Selves

Celebrities Meet Their Younger Selves in 18 Unique Images

Check out this fun collection of pictures featuring famous celebs meeting their younger selves.

22 Beautiful Black & White Photos Restored in Color

22 New and Beautiful Colorized Vintage Photos

Enjoy this amazing new collection of colorized historical photos.

A Mother’s Love Captured in 15 Stunning Animal Photos

A mother’s love for her child is one of the most heartwarming sights one could witness, a love that transcends the barrier between humans and animals

These Photos Are NOT What They Seem - 12 Optical Illusions

These Superb Optical Illusions Had Us Fooled!

These epic optical illusions completely caught us off guard!

12 Stunning Sunset Silhouettes Will Leave You Agape

Beautiful Sunset Stories Told Through Photos (12 Pics)

Aaditya Bhat’s stunning sunset photo stories will leave you captivated.

The Winners of the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition

These Photos of Space Will Make You Feel Really Small!

The 2015 winners of the Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition have just been announced, and their images are incredible...

15 Winning Images From the World Nature Photography Awards

15 Remarkable Winners of Past World Nature Photo Awards

If you love animals and nature, these award-winning nature and wildlife photos are something you simply must see!

These ’80s Inventions Were Too Weird to Last (14 Pics)

The 1980s Were Weird, and These Inventions Prove It!

These weird vintage inventions didn’t stand the test of time.

These Pictures Give a Completely New Perspective on Things

16 Pics That Reveal the Rarely-Seen Side of Things

These pictures show us the rarely seen side of things that might surprise you.

Celebrities Looking Effortlessly Cool in Vintage Photos

15 Captivating Celebrity Pics from a Bygone Time

These vintage snaps of celebrities back in the day will make you feel nostalgic.

History Doesn't Forget: Rare Historic Photos!

Here, the past is still alive and kicking, and for a few moments, we are back in those momentous time and events that shook the world not that long ago...

14 Everyday Items Reimagined as Architectural Marvels

14 Genius Architectural Ideas Inspired by Everyday Objects

Felipe de Castro is a talented architect who transforms everyday objects into architectural marvels.

14 Aerial Photos of France's Unbelievable Salt Fields

Travel to the Mesmerizing Salt Fields of France

Fly over the bright pink salt fields of France with 14 mesmerizing images!

15 Stunning Behind-the-Scene Photos From Famous Movies

Imagine finding yourself on the set of such iconic movies as The Titanic, James Bond, Star Wars, and The Shining.

The Unseen Beauty of Everyday Life in Asia by Ryosuke Kosuge

This Photographer Shows Us the Parts of Asia We Rarely See

This Japanese photographer Ryosuke Kosuge shows us the parts of Asia most people in the West rarely get to see...

These Windows Into History Always Fascinate Me

Incredible Photos from History!

In Pictures: Nature inFocus Photography 2024 Winners

Animal Kingdom Stories Told Through Amazing Pictures

Check out the awe-inspiring wildlife photos of the 2024 Nature inFocus Photography competition.

Award-Winning Photography That Will Leave You Speechless

In Pictures: 2024 Photographer of the Year Winners

Marvel at the breathtaking winners of the 2024 Photographer of the Year contest.

Award-Winning Pics of a Hidden World Under the Microscope

15 Stunning Winning Shots from Nikon's Small World Contest

Check out the fascinating winning entries from the 2024 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition.

These Images Will Remind You How Awesome Our World Is

20 Fascinating and Beautiful Moments Caught on Camera

The photos of extraordinary places and curiosities around the world are sure to spark joy and fascinate you!

Philippe Halsman's Iconic Celebrity Portraits (20 Pics)

20 Previously Unseen 20th-Century Celebrity Portraits

Enjoy this beautiful collection of unseen 20th-century celebrity portraits by the famous American photographer Philippe Halsman.

17 Beautiful Abandoned Structures Reclaimed by Nature

All these beautiful buildings have been abandoned for years and reclaimed by nature. The results are hauntingly beautiful!

16 Stunning Photos That are Worth 1000 Words

They say that a picture can paint a thousand words, but we feel that the following pictures can paint 10,000 words.

Go On a Journey Through Time With These Historical Photos

These Photos Show How Much The World Has Changed…

These historical images reveal how much the world has changed in the last 100 years and it's absolutely incredible

Gallery: 16 Remarkable Vintage Items from the Past

From the Past with Love: 16 Cool Vintage Treasures

How many of these cool vintage things do you remember?

The World's Most Unusual Architecture: 16 Cool Pics

These Unconventional Buildings Will Make You Look Twice!

You haven't seen such bizarre buildings before!

These Perfectly Timed Pictures Will Make You Look Twice

16 Perfectly Timed Shots That Couldn’t Be Planned

Sometimes, timing is EVERYTHING...

You Won't Believe These 16 Photos Are Totally Real!

16 Pics That Prove Reality Can Be Stranger Than Fiction

These moments seem almost made up, but truly aren't!

Museums Were a Lot Weirder Back in the Day! (12 Pics)

12 Fascinating Vintage Museum Photos You Have to See

These weird old museum pics will make you fascinated.

16 Remarkable Images of the World's Curiosities

16 Remarkable Images That Showcase the World's Curiosities

This photo collection will take you on a tour through some incredible moments and places you haven't seen from this angle before!

7:36

5 Ancient Roman Buildings Still Inhabited Today

These Ancient Roman homes were never really abandoned. In fact, some of them are almost perfectly preserved and inhabited to this day...

12 Iconic Photos Capturing WWII’s Fiercest Air Fights

WWII’s Most Thrilling Dogfights Caught on Camera (12 Pics)

These intense WWII dogfight photos are unbelievable!

These Vintage Halloween Pics Will Give You the Real Chills

A Glimpse at Halloween Festivities in the '20s and '30s

These vintage Halloween photos will give you the real chills.

In Pictures: Monochrome Photography Awards 2023

The Best of Black & White Photography: Award-Winning Pics

Marvel at the astonishing winners of the Monochrome Photography Awards 2023.

Did you mean:

Continue With: Facebook Google

By continuing, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy