This anthem was first performed in 1896 for the ceremony of opening of the first edition at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens. In 1958, the anthem was declared the official anthem of the Olympics by the International Olympic Committee. The anthem was performed in English at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley and since then it has been played at each Olympic Games. And it was played at every opening and closing ceremonies. A official anthem of the Olympics. English lyrics is available under the romanised Greek lyrics. Romanised Greek lyrics: Archaeo Pneuma athanato, agne patera tū oraeū, tū megalū, cae tū alēthinū Cateba, phanerōsū ci astrapse edō pera stē doxa tēs dicēs sū gēs cae t' ūranū. Sto dromo cae sto palema cae sto lithari Stōn eugenōn agōnōn lampse tēn ormē Cae me to amaranto stephanōse clōnari cae siderenio plase ci axio to cormi. cae siderenio plase ci axio to cormi. Campoe, būna cae thalasses pheghūne mazi sū san enas leucoporphyros megas naos Cae trechī sto nao edō proscynētēs sū Cae trechī sto nao edō proscynētēs sū Archaeo Pneuma athanato, cathe laos. Archaeo Pneuma athanato, cathe laos. --------------- English lyrics: Olympian flame immortal Whose beacon lights our way Emblaze our hearts with the fires of hope On this momentous day As now we come across the world To share these Games of old Let all the flags of every land In brotherhood unfold Sing out each nation, voices strong Rise up in harmony All hail our brave Olympians With strains of victory Olympic light burn on and on O'er seas and mountains and plains Unite, inspire, bring honour To these ascending games May valour reign victorious Along the path of golden way As tomorrow's new champions now come forth Rising to the fervent spirit of the game Let splendour pervade each noble deed Crowned with glory and fame And let fraternity and fellowship Surround the soul of every nation Oh flame, eternal in your firmament so bright Illuminate us with your everlasting light That grace and beauty and magnificence Shine like the sun Blazing above Bestow on us your honour, truth and love