Authors : Chandana M.; Preethi K. P.

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 8 - August

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Abstract : The Olympics is one of the most prestigious international sporting events, bringing together over 200 nations to compete at the highest level of athletic excellence. This paper presents an exploratory data analysis of 120 years of Olympic history using Python and the “120 Years of Olympic History” dataset from Kaggle. The analysis focuses on country-wise performance, medal trends over time, gender participation, and sport popularity through advanced data visualization techniques. The study reveals patterns in participation, dominance of certain nations, and the gradual narrowing of the gender gap, offering valuable insights for athletes, coaches, analysts, and policymakers to enhance performance and strategic planning.

Keywords : Olympics, Data Analysis, Medal Trends, Performance Evaluation, Data Visualization, Athlete Participation.

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