Yahoo! Sports: Olympic rings represent the continents. Why are there 5 instead of 7?

Understanding the Context

Olympic rings represent the continents. Why are there 5 instead of 7? MSN: Here’s what the Olympic rings actually stand for—and what its colors mean Here’s what the Olympic rings actually stand for—and what its colors mean The Winter Olympics are back for two-weeks of intense games, heated competition and exciting moments. Throughout it all, you're going to see a lot of the Olympic rings, as the five interlaced rings ...

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The rings were introduced in 1913, according to the International Olympic Committee, and made their debut seven years later at the 1920 Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium. Designed with a white background, ...