because some countries have more major cities that could host than others
the first olympic "medals" was a branch of olive leafs
Gold, silver and bronze.
The original Olympic prize was a laurel wreath.
The crown of olive leaves was an ancient Greek practice started at the original Olympic Games and continued in 2004 and at marathons.
A crown of leaves, known as a laurel wreath, were given to the winners of the Olympic games because of their association with Apollo. He is often represented wearing a laurel wreath around his head.
the first olympic "medals" was a branch of olive leafs
gold silver and bronze,
The original Olympic prize was a laurel wreath.
Gold, silver and bronze.
Well, the Olympic games started in Greece. The Greeks believed that their gods roamed on Mount Olympus. So that is where the name comes from.
probably not in our lifetime again given how long it was since the previous games
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The question is incomplete. There are no options given (for "which of the following") to answer this question.
He placed well enough in a regional Olympic qualifying event to be given the opportunity to compete in the Olympic Games themselves.
The IOC has given the rights to Japan to host the Olympic games. No other Asian nation has be selected as of 2011.
As far as I know it is because they were started by the ancient Greeks and they were held on Mount Olympia.
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), which oversees Olympic hockey, has 68 member countries. However only 12 top nations played in the 2010 Olympic Hockey tournament. In the past, the number of countries participating in any given Olympics ranged from 7 to 16.