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Pete O'Connor set a record with the long jump and won two Olympic metals. John Treacy set a record time in marathon running.
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Is an olympic record the same as a world record?
No they are not the same. A World Record can be broken at any time. Whereas an Olympic Record can only be broken at the Olympic Games (it's a glorified Meet Record.) Keep in mind that a World Record CAN be set at the Olympic Games (which would in turn, automatically break the Olympic Record as well.) A World Record outranks an Olympic Record.
Are there any Canadian athletes that hold a olympic record?
Yes
What does OR stand for in soccer?
When an olympic swimmer wins a race and has the letters OR listed next to their name, it stands for ' Olympic Record ". An olympic record means that no swimmer has ever swum a faster time at the olympic games. However, the time is still slower than the world record, denoted by the letters WR. The world record can be set at any official race at any time in the world.
What is Michael Phelps' Olympic history?
Micheal Phelps has won 16 Olympic medals. -6 gold, 2 bronze (Athens 2004) -8 gold (Beijing 2008) He is the most successful athlete at both of these Olympics. He has twice tied the record for most gold at any Olympic Games. He holds the record for most gold at a single Olympic Game at 8 beating out Mark Spitz's record of 7. He is second in total Olympic medal count with 16, Larisa Latynina has 18 over 3 Olympics. He holds the record for most Olympic golds at 14.
What is the difference between the Australian Record the olympic record the commenwealth record and the world record and when can they be set?
The Australian record is the best performance by an Australian athlete in a specific event, the Olympic record is the best performance at the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth record is the best performance by an athlete from a Commonwealth country, and the world record is the best performance globally. These records can be set during official competitions where approved officials are present to verify the result.
What are three world records that have been broken at the Olympics?
Ben Johnson broke the Olympic and World record in the 100 metres, Robert Fazekas broke the Olympic record in the men's discus,..these are only two but i cant find any more...Hope this helps :)
Are there any car holders for PDAs?
There are plenty of car holders for PDA's, but it depends on the model of your device.
Did Arnold Schwarzenegger win any Olympic medals?
Yes. Speed skating. He still holds the Olympic record.
Is an Olympic record better than a old record?
yes because the olympics might be ounce in a life time for some people besides u can beat an old record any time but it is very rare that some people go to the olympics
What is Asafa Powell's olympic record?
He never held an olympic record. He does not have any indiviual medals in the olympics. He did, however, once hold the world record at 9.77 seconds. Since it got broken first by Usian bolt in 2008, his personal best is 9.72, matching Usian Bolt's first world record time. (it was never a world record as Usian Bolt ran a 9.69 in Beijing in August and Asafa Powell did the 9.72 in September of the same year.)
What is gymnast larisa latynina famous for?
LARISSA LATYNINA has more Olympic medals than anyone in history, male or female, in any sport. She holds the record for winning the most Olympic medals at 18 (nine gold medals, five silver and four bronze). She is the only female athlete to win nine Olympic gold medals. She also holds the record for most individual medals (14 outside of team events) in Olympic history.
What is the difference between World Record and World Lead times in althletics?
A World Record is the fastest time ever recorded for a specific event, whereas a World Lead time is the fastest time recorded in a specific event during the current year. World Records stand as historical marks, while World Lead times are current standings for the year.
