10 Interesting Facts about the Olympic Games With the 2010 Winter Games soon to take place in Vancouver, British Columbia there is no better time to remind people of the many interesting facts that are associated with the Olympic Games. May it be from why there is a flame that is lit at the beginning of the games, to the Olympics that were first to be televised. Read on to find out the answers to these questions and learn many more fun facts about the Olympic Games.

Facts about the Olympics

1. The Olympics location is always officially listed in the hosting city as opposed to the country

2. The first ever Opening Ceremonies were held at the London Olympic Games in 1908.


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