The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, from April 6 to 15, 1896. Created to revive the ancient Olympic tradition, the Games brought together 241 male athletes from 14 nations to compete in 43 events. Organized by the newly formed International Olympic Committee under Pierre de Coubertin, the Olympics returned more than 1,500 years after being banned in 393 AD.
Since then, the Olympic Games have evolved into one of the most recognizable global events in the world. Alongside the athletic achievements, each host city has contributed something else just as enduring: visual identity.
This page documents every official Olympic logo from 1896 to today. From early symbolic marks to modern systems built for global broadcast, digital platforms, merchandise, and motion, these logos tell a parallel story of design trends, cultural values, politics, and technology across more than a century.
As designers, we are fascinated by how much responsibility these marks carry. An Olympic logo is asked to represent a host nation, unify dozens of sports, appeal to a global audience, and stand the test of time. Few design challenges are this public or this permanent.
We put this collection together as a reference, a study, and a bit of inspiration. Whether you are here out of curiosity, nostalgia, or professional interest, this archive shows how design shapes history just as much as history shapes design.
Scroll through, look closely, and notice how each era leaves its mark.
