There were 962 metals given out for the 302 events. The number of Athletes is much higher because every athlete will get the medal on the winning team or pair. There were Bronze medals awarded to 2 individuals in 56 events and there were also 2 bronze metals upgraded to silver when there were ties for second. 302 gold metals 304 silver medals and 356 bronze medals were won by the athletes. Just in Men's water Polo the event medals of the Gold Silver and Bronze medals were awarded to 39 athletes and the same for the women's Water Polo. In Football or Soccer the Men and Women's event metals went to 108 athletes who are members of the six medal winning teams. Instead of 12 medals there were 182 athletes who received metals for these 4 events alone
The medal winners dont get paid anything. The reason the athletes compete is for the thrill, and for the tremendous honour of competing for their country
Men's high jump 33 athletes from 28 countries in qualification and 14 athletes in Finals. The 14 athletes were from Great Britain, Russia 2, United States 3, Ukraine, Canada 2, Qatar, Ukraine, France, Cyprus, Colombia.Women's high jump35 athletes from 31 countries in qualification and 12 Athletes from Uzbekistan, Spain, Russia, Sweden, Belgium, United States 2, France, Russia 2, Turkey, Lithuania
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It is possible that they will make no profit for the host country.
Shawn Johnson started competing because she love gymnastics so much
Russia is much, much bigger.
There is not too much oil in Russia.
The only country in the world who's athletes don't get paid.
because their me
yes they are
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