And thought it all, there have been some powerful images that were captured during each Opening Ceremony. Let's a look back at the Games' commencements since 1964 ...

As he stood preparing for his now legendary fifth round jump at the 1964 Olympic Games, Lynn Davies recalled some wise words from his coach Ron Pickering. "When you’re on the runway, watch the ...

Tokyo, Sept. 30, 1964: Ralph Boston, holder of the world long jump record at 27 feet, 4¼ inches. Boston was one of the 159 U.S. athletes and officials first to arrive Sept. 30, 1964, in Tokyo for ...

Japan hoped holding the 2020 Olympics would reprise the triumph of 1964, when it became the first Asian host of the Games and gained a huge economic boost, but the coronavirus has muted the ...

After all these years, Marilyn White still can’t believe everything she’s accomplished. In 1964, White won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in the 100 meter relay. She also tied for second ...

Japan hoped that holding the 2020 Olympics would reprise the triumph of 1964, when it became the first Asian host of the Games and gained a huge economic boost, but the coronavirus has muted the ...