The Olympic Journey: The Story of the Games

To help London embrace the 2012 Olympics even further, The Royal Opera House will be collaborating with BP and The Olympic Museum to host The Olympic Journey; The Story of the Games simultaneously to the Games themselves. With the aid of graphics, film and audio this two week exhibition will be looking back at the history of the Games and telling the Olympic story right back from ancient Greece; the home of the Games, then through the vision of Baron Pierre de Coubertin who was responsible for bringing them back to life centuries later. It will then explore all the moments that the Olympics have experienced over the years, covering stories and memorable moments from iconic Olympians. "Behind the great spectacle of the Olympic Games lie powerful human stories. The purpose of this exhibition is to inspire visitors by highlighting some of the remarkable athletes' tales from the rich history of the Games." Peter Mather, BP's Regional Vice President for Europe. The exhibition will showcase all the Olympic Medals since 1896 as well as all the Olympic Torches since 1936. The Hall of Champions will present stories and memorable achievements from athletes throughout the modern Olympics. "Exhibits from The Olympic Museum have been displayed in different Olympic host cities before, but this exhibition is particularly exciting; it is much more ambitious and will truly bring the Olympic spirit to London." Francis Gabet, Director of The Olympic Museum. Registration to attend the exhibition can be done through the Royal Opera House website, www.roh.org.uk