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list of Summer Olympic athletes
Nov 1, 2025 4:43 AM

  When sports fans look back and remember the Olympics of years gone by, it is not only their favorite sports that they remember but also the dynamic, talented, and inspiring athletes that made the Games worth watching. Below are select past and future Summer Olympic Games competitors and the countries for which they fought for Olympic glory. Whose stunning displays of athletic prowess do you remember? Softball has been an official Olympic event since the 1996 Atlanta Games, while baseball was played at the Olympics from 1992 until 2008. At the 2020 Tokyo Games (delayed until 2021 because of the ...(100 of 1270 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!

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