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Sailing for sport began in the Netherlands in the 17th century; it has been included in the Olympics since the Games of the 1st Olympiad in 1896, though no sailing took place that year due to bad weather.

Swimming has been a competitive sport since antiquity; it has been an Olympic sport since 1896 for men and 1912 for women.

Rowing as a sport has ancient origins and was used in funerary games; it has been part of the modern Olympics since 1900.

Wrestling competitions were held in ancient Greece as part of the Olympic Games; it has been an Olympic sport since 1896.

Gymnastics can be traced back to ancient Greece, used for physical fitness; it has been an Olympic sport since 1896.

Track cycling began in the late 19th century with the invention of modern bicycles; it's been an Olympic event since the first modern Games in 1896.

Diving evolved from gymnastics during the 19th century in Europe; it was included in the Olympics in 1904.

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art with roots in various ancient martial arts; it was added to the Olympics as a demonstration event in 1988 and became a medal event in 2000.

Invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan in the United States as a blend of basketball, baseball, tennis and handball; it was introduced as an Olympic sport in 1964.

Equestrian sports have a long history, often associated with aristocracy and military training; they were included in the modern Olympics starting in 1900.

Water Polo developed in Britain in the late 19th century; it has been an Olympic sport since the second Games in 1900 for men and was introduced for women in 2000.

Boxing's earliest evidence dates back to ancient Egypt around 3000 BC; it has been part of the Olympics since the Ancient Games and was included in the modern Games from their inception in 1896.

Archery origins can be traced back to the early civilizations for hunting and warfare; it was included in the Olympics for the first time in 1900.

Invented by Dr. James Naismith in 1891; it has been an Olympic sport since 1936.

Table Tennis originated in Victorian England as an after-dinner parlor game; it was included in the Olympics in 1988.

Badminton evolved from the earlier game of battledore and shuttlecock; it made its Olympic debut in 1992.

Shooting sports have origins in hunting and military practice; included in the Olympics since the first modern Games in 1896.

The modern triathlon was invented in the 1970s in Southern California; it became an Olympic sport at the Sydney Games in 2000.

Tennis traces back to 12th century France; it became an Olympic sport in 1896, was dropped in 1924, and reintroduced in 1988.

Traces its origins to the Ancient Olympic Games in Greece; track and field events are the centerpiece of the modern Olympic Games.

The modern game of hockey developed in 19th century England; it was first featured at the Olympics in 1908.

Judo was created in Japan in 1882 as a physical, mental, and moral pedagogy; it was first included in the Olympic Games in 1964.

Canoeing has ancient origins, used for transportation and trade; Olympic canoe sprints debuted at the Berlin 1936 Games.

Fencing evolved from ancient swordsmanship for dueling and self-defense; it has been featured in every modern Olympic Games since 1896.