Olympic Rings Symbol | History, Meaning, and Official Use #2208018 (License: Personal Use)

Designed by Pierre de Coubertin in 1913, the Olympic rings consist of five interlocking circles in blue, yellow, black, green, and red on a white background (often shown here on black for contrast). Each ring represents one of the five continents participating in the Games, and their interlocking signifies global unity and the meeting of athletes worldwide. The design is trademarked and strictly regulated by the IOC for official use only.

This image is used on sports news sites, educational pages about the Olympics, official IOC communications, and event promotion materials; it serves users seeking symbolic meaning, historical context, or visual assets for Olympic-related content.