Here's what the five rings of the Olympic symbol represent, as well as when the next Summer Olympics will start and where they will take place. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in ...

When we think of the Olympics, a few things come to mind immediately: the athletes marching in during the opening ceremonies, proudly carrying their countries’ flags; the dramatic awarding of ...

MORE: French swimmer dislocates shoulder celebrating at Olympic trials The symbol is based on a design first created by French historian Pierre de Coubertin in 1913. "These five rings represent ...

The Beijing Olympics medals presented to athletes included, as is traditional, the five rings and the name of the Games in English. On the back, the Games' name was repeated in Chinese.

The five Olympic rings floating on a barge in Tokyo Bay were towed away Thursday for what is being called “maintenance,” but officials say the iconic Olympic symbol will return to greet next ...