What do the Olympic rings symbolize? Who design the Olympic Rings, one of the most iconic symbols of all time! The Olympic Rings were created by Pierre de Coubertin, who was also one of the founders of the IOC (International Olympic Committee.) The Olympic Rings were designed in 1913 and remain pretty much unchanged. The Olympic Rings represent the first continents competing and the colors of the rings (plus the white background) are colors that appear in flag of every country. (At least one of

Some Winter Olympians competing in the Milano Cortina Games are displaying one of the most enduring symbols: the tattoo of the Olympic rings. These Winter Olympians share their stories about getting the tattoos. | Reuters