The pain and the glory: Great Olympic moments

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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.

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