3.9K views · 67 reactions | Before the action begins tonight, take a look back at the Olympic opening ceremony as it was in London, 1948. #OlympicsOnFilm | BFI | Facebook

387K views · 148 shares | Winning gold 84 years apart. #TripleJump LA 1932 - Rio 2016 | Olympics | Facebook

19K views · 839 reactions | The opening ceremonies for the 1924 Olympic Games, which were later depicted in the 1981 Oscar-winning CHARIOTS OF FIRE ('81). Enjoy the film and more exclusive extras now streaming on the TCM Hub on #HBOMax. #31DaysOfOscar | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook

1.6M views · 13K reactions | Some amazing footage of the 1948 London Olympics | IDLProcycling | Facebook

The flame dwindles and the flag is lowered at the closing ceremony of the 1948 Olympic games in London. "The spirit of the Olympic games sets forth once more. May it prosper throughout the world." #OlympicsOnFilm | BFI

33K views · 388 reactions | #OTD 1948: The Olympic Games were held in London and the BBC televised them for the first time. This fascinating short film shows how the BBC provided facilities for the broadcasters of the 61 competing nations so they could be seen and heard around the world. | BBC Archive | Facebook