Web week

Last ticket to Athens: Into Olympics memorabilia or just want to score a ticket to the athletics finals?

The Olympics trade is well under way on eBay, with everything from gold commemorative coins to Games-themed fridge magnets up for auction.

History with pictures: Sports Illustrated magazine is best-known for the attractive, bikini-clad women who spice up its pages, but its online resources devoted to coverage of the Olympics are impressive.

Take a guided tour through the history of the Games back to ancient, pre-bikini times.

Easy-to-use guide: As the media networks jostle to deliver the best Olympics coverage, the BBC delivers an information-packed, easy-to-use site.

You can even download an interactive toolbar for your desktop PC that will automatically update you on the big sports results.

The official word: The official site of the Games is constantly updated and the best place for impartial, comprehensive information on the latest results.

Philosophically speaking: A website devoted to the Olympic movement. Check here to find out information about the organisation of the Olympics and the philosophy driving the Games forward.