Olympic Coloring Pages | Free PDF Printables

Dash into our gold medal collection of Olympic coloring pages. Each free printable PDF features various podium-worthy scenes from both the summer and winter games.

This set of Olympic-themed coloring sheets is a fantastic way for kids of all ages to celebrate the spirit of the games at home or school. Whether you're a fan of the icy luge or the sunny track, these printable pictures will have you racing for your crayons!

Free Olympic Coloring Pages

For this series, we illustrated iconic symbols related to the games, such as the flaming torch, shiny medals, and Olympic rings. We also included pictures of different athletes including tennis players, runners, and figure skaters.

While we crafted many of these Olympic drawings for little artists to color in, we've also included some detailed designs for older kids and adults, too.

Print some of our pictures to teach kids about the very first sporting competitions, or create a games-inspired coloring book. Our coloring sheets are a fantastic resource for rainy day visual arts activities at home.

Pictures of the Olympic Games to Download

Gather your markers, colored pencils, and favorite sports outfit to ignite the flame of creativity. Happy coloring!

Oldest Olympian: The oldest Olympian was a Swedish shooter named Oscar Swahn. He competed at the age of 72 in 1920. He even won a silver medal.

Youngest Olympian: The youngest Olympian was a Greek gymnast named Dimitrios Loundras. He competed in 1896 when he was just 10 years old, and he remains the youngest athlete to win a medal.

Ancient Beginnings: The Olympics began in ancient Greece over 2,700 years ago, in 776 BC. They were held in a town called Olympia. Athletes competed in events like running, long jump, and wrestling.

Five Rings Symbol: The Olympic symbol has five rings. These rings represent the five inhabited continents: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. The colors are blue, yellow, black, green, and red.

Torch Relay: The Olympic torch is lit in Olympia, Greece, and then carried to the host city in a relay. This tradition connects the ancient and modern Games.

Winter Olympics: The Winter Olympics started in 1924 in Chamonix, France. These Games include sports like skiing, ice hockey, and figure skating. They are held every four years, just like the Summer Olympics.

Michael Phelps: American swimmer Michael Phelps holds the record for the most Olympic medals. Between 2004 and 2016, he won 28 medals, including 23 golds. He is often called the greatest swimmer of all time.

Olympic Mascots: Every Olympic Games has a unique mascot. These mascots represent the culture of the host country. For example, the 2012 London Olympics had a mascot named Wenlock.

Paralympic Games: The Paralympic Games are held after the Olympics. They are for athletes with physical disabilities. The first official Paralympic Games took place in Rome in 1960.

Gold Medals: Olympic gold medals are not made entirely of gold. They are mostly made of silver and covered with a thin layer of gold. The last time solid gold medals were given was in 1912.

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Craft Ideas to Make With Olympic Coloring Sheets

Step up your crafting game with these Olympic-themed art projects.

These creative ideas are a great way for students of all ages to mix sports enthusiasm with creative expression.

Whether you're a fan of the winter Olympics or live for the summer games, these crafts are sure to win gold!

1. Light Up the Games

Cast a warm glow on any sporting event with these handmade lanterns, inspired by the iconic Olympic torch.

Color a torch design, focusing on vibrant, fiery colors to resemble the flame. Or choose another coloring page and add elements around the edge, like an Olympic charter, facts, or a short story about the games’ ancient history.

Roll the finished design into a tube shape and secure it with tape.

Set an LED battery-operated candle on a window ledge or table and place the lantern on top. Watch as the colored scene lights up in tribute to the games.

2. Pins of Pride

Make achievement badges for participation and victories in school sports day.

Pick out small designs or icons from your Olympics coloring pages and fill with vibrant shades. Cut the designs into circle shapes and glue them onto cardboard of the same size.

Add inspirational quotes and positive affirmations using gel pens or markers.

Attach a safety pin to create wearable badges.

Award these badges during a homemade sports day or Olympics event, recognizing every participant's effort and achievement in a fun way.

3. Sips of Sportsmanship

Stay hydrated in style with a personalized water bottle.

Choose a printable picture from this collection of sports coloring sheets that best represents your favorite winter games or summer event. Print the design at 50% scale and color in vivid shades. 

Wrap the design around a water bottle and secure it with clear adhesive paper to waterproof it.

Use this unique water bottle at the gym, school, or during outdoor activities to keep you hydrated and provide a motivational boost. 

4. Global Garland

Celebrate international connection with a garland of flags to represent the different countries that take part in the Olympics.

Print this collection of coloring pages at 50% scale. Color each design and trim. On the back of each cutout, draw and color country flags.

Punch holes in the top corners of each flag and thread string through to create the bunting.

Display the colorful garland to celebrate international unity during the Olympic games while also learning about world geography.

5. Ancient Games Guide

Discover the rich history of the Olympics with a handmade booklet filled with stories and facts. 

Color printable Olympics coloring pages with a rainbow of color. Staple the colored pages together to form a booklet. 

On the back of each design, include historical stories, facts, and myths. Arrange the pages in chronological order to illustrate the journey from the very first sporting competition in the ancient Olympic games to the present day events.  

On the cover, write a title like "The Birth of the Modern Olympic Games" using gel pens. 

Place this booklet in a classroom library or use it as a study guide to explore the history of the Olympics in ancient Greece and its evolution. 

6. Olympic Ring Toss

Feel part of the summer Olympic games by turning coloring pages into a fun and competitive ring toss game.

Print sports-themed images at 50% scale. Color the illustrations with bright colors and patterns.  

To create the targets, wrap your colored designs around bottles and glue them into place. Write different point values on each bottle using markers. 

For the rings, cut out ring shapes from cardboard. Make sure the holes are big enough to fit over the bottles but small enough that it’s still challenging. 

Color the rings using markers that match the official colors of the Olympic rings. 

Set up your game and see who can toss their rings over the targets. 

Enjoy this game at an outdoor games party and develop hand-eye coordination and competitive spirit among players of all ages. The winners will be doing cartwheels of joy in no time!

7. Passes to the Podium

Design personalized tickets for a viewing party or a homemade games day.

Print designs showing different events across various sports like speed skating and tennis. (Print at 50% scale.)

Fill the drawings with your favorite colors and trim them into individual ticket-sized pieces.

Write details like the event name, date, and time on the back of each ticket.

Decorate the edges with gold or silver markers to give the invitations a VIP feel, and hand them out for your next Olympic event. 

8. Medals of Honor

Showcase sporting achievements with a handmade medal display board.

Select three winning designs featuring Olympic icons, print them on cardstock, and fill them with color.

Cut out a circular section from each design, making sure to keep the main elements. Punch a hole at the top of each cutout and thread a ribbon through. 

Use bronze, silver, and gold sparkly markers to add position places on each medal. 

Pin the medals to a bulletin board, adding the names of the gold medal winner and runners-up. You could also use it as a visual tracking tool during the Olympic games, updating it with the medal count for different countries. 

Display and discuss the achievements of students or athletes to foster a sense of pride and accomplishment. 

9. Team Spirit Caps

Show off your sporting spirit with customized hats, perfect for supporting your favorite team sport. 

Find illustrations that feature small designs like the Olympic torch, rings, or country flags. Color these images and cut them out. 

Attach the cutouts to sun hats using fabric glue or safety pins.

Wear your decorated hat to sports day events or any outdoor activity, providing both sun protection and showing off your team spirit or country pride.

10. Athletes in Action

Create movable figures of sports stars for a 3D world of athletic artistry display.

Choose coloring sheets featuring athletes engaged in different sports from both the summer and winter games. (Print on cardstock.)

Color the athletes, then carefully cut them out, leaving a wide tab at the bottom. 

Fold the tab in an accordion-style so that your favorite athlete can stand. 

Glue a wooden dowel or stick to the accordion base to act as a handle and allow for movement. 

These famous figures can be used as dynamic displays or educational tools in Physical Education lesson plans or at Sunday school. They allow students to explore the movements and skills involved in Olympic sports.