The pain and the glory: Great Olympic moments

June 15, 2012 - 16:59 BST hellomagazine.com Ever since the inception of the modern Games in 1896, athletes have strived to prove they're the best in their discipline, no matter what the consequences.

And as well as showcasing some of the greatest ever stories of human endeavour, the Olympics also bear witness to the social upheavals and key historic movements of our times.

The pain and the glory: Great Olympic moments

The Brownlee brothers talk sibling rivalry and mixed emotions on the podium

Sir Chris Hoy leads tributes after Olympic champion Andrew Simpson's tragic death

Paralympic runner Oscar Pistorius charged with murder

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