Olympic Symbols By taya_k10 Period: Jul 27, 1894 to Jul 31, 2012 Olympic Symbols Olympic motto proposed by Pierre de Coubertin Jul 31, 1894 Olympic motto proposed by Pierre de Coubertin Jul 31, 1896 Olympic anthem preformed for the first time at the Athens Olypic games Jul 31, 1912 Olympic rings designed by Baron Pierre de Coubertin Jul 31, 1914 Olympic flag created by Pierre De Coubertin Jul 31, 1920 Rings & flag first officially debut @ Belgium games Jul 31, 1924 Rings appeared on medals Jul 31, 1924 Olympic salute created Jul 31, 1924 Motto introduced at the Olympic games Jul 31, 1928 Medals had an image of Nike- traditional godess of victory Jul 31, 1936 Olympic symbols became popular and wide spread Jul 31, 1936 Flame and torch relay introduced Jul 31, 1957 Anthem declared official hymn by the IOC Jul 31, 1960 Olympic flag introduced Jul 31, 1968 Mascots were introduced Jul 31, 1971 Atheletics carried the olympic flag Jul 31, 2004 Medals changed More exlicit reference to the Greek characters of the game