From the Games’ Greek origins to their first foray into Asia, the Olympics are known for bringing nations from all around the world together to celebrate the very best in athletics.

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Lord Stanley of Preston, who was Governor General of Canada in 1892, bought the Cup on a trip to London. Three years earlier, at the Montreal 1889 Winter Carnival, he and his family fell in love with ...

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