Olympics API
Official Olympic Games data, results, and athlete information
Overview
The Olympics API provides official data from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for Olympic Games, including Summer and Winter Olympics, Youth Olympic Games, and Paralympic Games. The data covers event results, medal tables, athlete profiles, national Olympic committee information, competition schedules, and historical records dating back to the first modern Olympics in 1896. Olympic data services are managed through the IOC and OBS (Olympic Broadcasting Services), with API access available to media partners and licensed data providers.
Pros
- Official IOC Olympic data
- Complete historical records since 1896
- All Olympic sports and disciplines
- Medal tables and athlete profiles
- Summer, Winter, and Paralympic coverage
Cons
- No public API access
- IOC/OBS partnership required
- No WebSocket streaming
- Extremely restrictive licensing
- No public documentation
- Data only available during/after Games
Best For
Not Ideal For
Specifications
SDKs
Leagues
Our Verdict
Olympics API is a solid choice for olympic media coverage and historical olympic research, with an overall score of 7.6/10. While it performs well in most areas, consider no public api access when making your decision.
Coverage
Sports Supported
Leagues & Competitions
4 leagues and competitions covered
Developer Experience
API Paradigms
SDKs
Documentation
Commercial Terms
Pricing Plans
Public Web
Web-only
- Medal tables
- Results
- Athlete profiles
- Schedule
Media Partner
Custom
- Live results API
- Real-time medal data
- Athlete biographies
- Competition data
Enterprise
Custom
- Full historical data
- Redistribution rights
- Custom integrations
- Dedicated support