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Infographic about the ancient Olympic Games featuring stylized illustrations of athletes competing in discus, long jump, javelin, equestrian events, running events, boxing, wrestling, and pankration. Each sport is labeled with a brief description, and a central text box explains the origins and evolution of the Games in Olympia, Greece.

Oscar Pistorius of South Africa runs on blade prosthetics during the Men's 200m T44 Final at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, wearing a yellow and green uniform.

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