The Original Olympic Rings

The Olympic rings were publicly presented for the first time in 1913. In the centre of a white background, five rings interlaced: blue, yellow, black, green, and red.  

The Olympic rings have evolved many times since the start of the Olympic Movement. There are now seven official versions of the Olympic rings based on the first design created by Pierre de Coubertin; they are still a representation of the Olympic Movement and its activities today.  There are six official momochrome versions of the Olympic rings, appearing in the six official Olympic colors when needed as an alternative to the full color Olympic rings; the most used version of the Olympic rings today, paying tribute to Pierre de Coubertin's original vision.

“These five rings represent the five parts of the world now won over to the cause of Olympism and ready to accept its fecund rivalries. What is more, the six colors thus combined reproduce those of all nations without exception.” 

• Pierre de Coubertin: Founder of the Olympic Movement