Soviet Union at the Olympics
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The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics first participated at the Olympic Games in 1952, and competed at the Summer and Winter Games on 18 occasions subsequently. At six of its nine appearances at the
The Soviet Union team at the opening ceremony of the 1964 Summer Olympics, led by Yury Vlasov
Summer Olympic Games
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The Summer Olympic Games, also known as the Summer Olympics or the Games of the Olympiad, are a major international multi-sport event normally held once every four years. The inaugural Games took plac
Soviet Union at the Olympics
…participated at the Olympic Games in 1952, and competed at the Summer and Winter Games on 18 occasions subsequently. At six of its nine appearances at the Summer Olympic Games, the Soviet team ranked first in the total number of gold medals won, second three times, and became the biggest contender to the United States…
The Olympic flame in Paris during the 2024 Summer Olympics
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Dorando Pietri finishes the modern marathon in 1908 at the current distance.