They compete for money and/or medals ..i think.
For international fame.
us we inspire many athletes to compete for our countries
About 2,800 athletes are expected to compete at the 2014 Olympics.
25 athletes compete against each other in Olumpic swimming
More than 11,000 athletes
More than 11,000 athletes
Lebanon will compete in seven individual events and will be represented by ten athletes, of which seven are female athletes
How many athletes and how many countries will compete in the 2008 summer games?
no
14000
14000
Themselves.