Currently, the five-ring Olympics symbol is believed to represent the main participating continents, each of which has a specific color: Europe - blue, Africa - black, America - red, Asia - yellow, Australia - green. But there is also another version.
With the appearance of Olympic symbols, some associate the psychologist Carl Jung, who is also considered its creator in some circles. Jung was well versed in Chinese philosophy, he knew that the ring in ancient cultures is a symbol of greatness and vitality. Therefore, he introduced the idea of five intertwined rings - a reflection of the five energies that are mentioned in Chinese philosophy: water, wood, fire, earth and metal.
Together with the symbols in 1912, the scientist introduced his own image of the Olympic competition - modern pentathlon. Any Olympian had to own each of its five types.
The first discipline - swimming - in the form of a blue ring also depicts the element of water and indicates the rhythm that holds the breath, allows you to move forward along the surface of the water, to leadership.
The green ring - jumping - is an image of a tree and a symbol of the rider's energy. He must have the ability to control not only his own energy, but also the energy of the horse.
The next discipline is fencing, and it is depicted by the fiery element in the form of a red ring. This discipline symbolizes flair. The swordsman's success depends on the ability to feel the enemy and guess his movements.
The yellow ring represents the element of the earth and represents the discipline of cross country running. She indicates resilience and perseverance. The cross-country runner jumps over the elements, knowing when to slow down and when to speed up.
The shooting discipline and the unique properties of the metal are represented by a black ring. Accuracy and clarity are needed here. The success of a shot depends not only on physical stress, but also on the ability of cold thinking, with the help of which the shooter concentrates on the target and hits the target.
