1, The Essence of Olympic Mathematics: 1894 The mathematical competition held by Hungarian mathematical circles in memory of the mathematician Eotvos Roland.

2. The essence of mathematics: the form of thinking activity of thinking and solving problems with mathematics.

Second, the characteristics are different.

1. Characteristics of Olympic Mathematics: Stimulate the mathematical talent of teenagers; Stimulate young people's interest in mathematics; Discover the reserve army of scientific and technological talents; Promote the exchange and development of mathematics education in various countries.