Olimpia
- Alias
- Club Atletico Olimpia Olympia Larisa
- Leagues Played
- Uruguay Liga 206 Uruguay Metro League 32 South American Club League 15 Club Friendlies 1 Argentina La Liga Federal 1
- Links
- Website olimpia.uy Facebook Twitter Instagram Wikipedia
- Related Teams
- Olimpia U22 Olimpia U23
Wikipedia - Club Atlético Olimpia
Club Atlético Olimpia, or simply Olimpia, is a sports club based in Montevideo, Uruguay. The club's main sport is basketball, with the basketball team having won eight championships in the now-defunct Campeonato Uruguayo Federal de Básquetbol (CFB). The team currently competes in the Liga Uruguaya de Básquetbol (LUB).
History
Olimpia was founded on 17 September 1918. In 1946, Olimpia won the South American Club Championships. Between 1923 and 1972, the team won eight championships in the Campeonato Uruguayo Federal de Básquetbol (CFB).
Olimpia is a professional basketball team based in Milan, Italy. The team was founded in 1936 and has a rich history of success in Italian basketball. Olimpia has won a total of 28 Italian League championships, 6 Italian Cups, and 3 EuroLeague titles. The team plays its home games at the Mediolanum Forum, which has a seating capacity of over 12,000 spectators. Olimpia is known for its fast-paced and aggressive style of play, with a focus on strong defense and quick transitions. The team has a loyal fan base and is considered one of the top basketball teams in Italy and Europe.