c. 1600, "of or in reference to Mount Olympos, also to Olympia (khora), town or district in Elis in ancient Greece, where athletic contests in honor of Olympian Zeus were held 776 B.C.E. and every four years thereafter; from Greek Olympikos, from Olympos, of unknown origin. The modern Olympic Games are a revival, begun in 1896. Not the same place as Mount Olympus, abode of the gods, which was in Thessaly.
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1. He has probably said goodbye to his last chance of Olympic gold.
他可能已经失去了夺取奥运会金牌的最后机会。
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2. Of course, nothing is going to eclipse winning the Olympic title.
当然，没有什么能比得过赢得奥运会冠军。
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3. An Olympic gold medal is the most sought-after prize in world sport.
在世界体坛上，一枚奥运会金牌是最令人向往的奖项。
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4. She was a strong contender for Britain's Olympic team.
她是有望入选英国奥运代表团的有力竞争者。
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5. The Olympic organisers say that matters are well in hand.