Get ready for the 2021 Olympics by diving into the history of the games. | National Geographic

Belita 1941 Maria Belita Jepson-Turner, born 21 October 1923 (21 October 1923 – 18 December 2005) Known professionally as Belita, was a British Olympic figure skater, dancer and film actress. Born at Nether Wallop, Hampshire, she skated (as Belita Jepson-Turner) for the United Kingdom in the 1936 Winter Olympics, where she was placed 16th in the singles, then her career turned towards Hollywood. She had classical Russian ballet training which carried over into her skating, and she was considered

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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