The Story of the Olympics: Macmillan Readers Pre-Intermediate

The Macmillan Readers series is one of the most popular and respected series of Readers for learners of English. Macmillan Readers are simplified "retellings" of an original work. They are created by highly-experienced ELT writers.

The Olympic Games are the most famous sporting event in the world, but how much do you know about their history? In this Macmillan Reader, Rachel Bladon tells the unofficial story of the Olympics, from the games' beginnings back in ancient Greece through to the billion-dollar international event that they have become in the present day.