Olympic Rings Symbol - History, Meaning & Official Design #2207817 (License: Personal Use)

The Olympic rings consist of five interlocking rings-blue, yellow, black, green, and red-on a white background, designed by Pierre de Coubertin in 1912. Each ring symbolizes one of the five inhabited continents, while the colors were chosen because at least one appears on every national flag. The design embodies the Olympic ideals of universality, peace, and international cooperation.

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