According to the Olympic Charter, what do the five interlaced rings represent?

The five original Olympic sports

The union of the five continents

The five founding nations of the IOC

The six colors (blue, yellow, black, green, red, and the white background) were chosen because at least one of them appeared on what?

The flag of every nation at the time

The original five Greek city-state banners

The coat of arms of the IOC founders

The flags of all competing nations in 1896

Universality and the meeting of athletes

The balance of mind, body, and spirit

Trivia · Sports

Test your knowledge of the iconic Olympic Rings, their colors, and what they represent.11 takes

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01Who is credited with designing the modern Olympic rings symbol?
02According to the Olympic Charter, what do the five interlaced rings represent?
03What are the three colors of the rings on the top row, from left to right?
04What are the two colors of the rings on the bottom row?
05The six colors (blue, yellow, black, green, red, and the white background) were chosen because at least one of them appeared on what?
06In which year was the Olympic symbol first publicly presented?
07At which Summer Olympic Games did the flag featuring the rings make its official debut?
08A common misconception is that each ring's color represents a specific continent. What is the official meaning of the rings' interlacing?