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What do the 5 Olympic rings mean?
The five rings represented the parts of the world — Africa, Asia, Australia, the Americas and Europe — that were then, in Coubertin’s words, “won over to Olympism and ready to accept its fertile rivalries.”
Who designed Olympic rings?
Pierre de Coubertin
In 1913, Pierre de Coubertin designed one of the world’s most famous symbols. The Olympic rings represent the five continents and all nations united by Olympism. Today, they make up of the most famous and recognised symbols in the world.
How are the Rings used in the Olympics?
When used in its five-colour version, these colours shall be, from left to right, blue, yellow, black, green and red. The rings are interlaced from left to right; the blue, black and red rings are situated at the top, the yellow and green rings at the bottom in accordance with the following graphic reproduction.” (Olympic Charter, Rule 8)
Who is the creator of the Olympic rings?
Based on a design first created by Pierre de Coubertin, the Olympic rings remain a global representation of the Olympic Movement and its activity. Definition “The Olympic symbol consists of five interlaced rings of equal dimensions (the Olympic rings), used alone, in one or in five different colours.
Are there any trademarks on the Olympic rings?
Intellectual property. The Olympic movement is very protective of its symbols; as many jurisdictions have given the movement exclusive trademark rights to any interlocking arrangement of five rings, and usage of the word “Olympic”.
What do the Five Rings on the Olympic flag stand for?
The five rings represent those five “continents” (as Coubertin referred to them), and the six colors—blue, yellow, black, green, and red on a white background—are all found on the flags of each nation participating in the Olympics. No ring refers to a specific continent.