Nike (Kougioumtzis) facts for kids
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The statue in front of the Royal Arsenal's Main Guardhouse in Woolwich, South East London
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| Artist | Pavlos Angelos Kougioumtzis |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Subject | Nike |
| Location | Olympia, Greece; Atlanta; Beijing; Vancouver; London |
The Nike sculpture is a cool piece of abstract art. It shows Nike, who was the Greek goddess of victory. This amazing sculpture was created by a Greek artist named Pavlos Angelos Kougioumtzis.
Since 1996, a version of this statue has been given to every city that hosts the Olympics. It's a special way to celebrate the spirit of victory!
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The First Nike: Olympia, Greece
The very first version of the Nike sculpture was placed in Olympia, Greece. This is where the ancient Olympic Games began! It's a bronze statue and stands about 3 meters (10 feet) tall. It was put up in 1995 at the International Olympic Academy.
Nike in Atlanta, USA
In 1996, a bronze Nike statue was installed in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. This was to celebrate the Olympic Games held there that year. This version is a bit taller, standing about 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) high. You can find it outside Atlanta City Hall.
Nike in Beijing, China
Another Nike sculpture was set up in Beijing, China, in 2008. This was for the Olympic Games that took place in Beijing. This bronze statue is even taller, reaching about 4 meters (13 feet) high.
Nike in Vancouver, Canada
The city of Olympia gave a Nike statue to Vancouver, Canada. This was to celebrate the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The bronze sculpture is 4 meters (13 feet) tall. It was installed in 2014 on Cordova Street. Before that, it was stored for four years!
Nike in London, UK
A Nike statue was also placed in London, UK, in 2012. This was for the Olympic Games held in London that year. This sculpture is made of bronze and is located in the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich.
