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Beijing 2008 Olympics
This category contains questions about the Games of the XXIX Olympiad held in Beijing, China.
547 Questions
How many swimming strokes were competed in the 2008 Olympics?
There are four strokes competed in the Olympics ... breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, and freestyle.
How many events were there in the Summer 2008 Beijing Olympics?
There were 28 sports, 38 disciplines, and 302 events.
A lot count the gold mdals a lot count the gold medals
Competitors from around the globe will compete in 139 events in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Aquatics, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Canoe / kayak, Cycling and Equestrian are played in the Olympics. Also, fencing, gymnastics, weightlifting, swimming, diving, wrestling. And soccer,
Which Australian was banned from competing for stealing the Olympic flag after the Tokyo Olympics?
Dawn Fraser?
Is there a different Olympic competition that people with prosthetic legs can compete in?
Yes, if you have a prosthetic limb, you are eligible to participate in the Paralympic Games, which run after the Olympic Games.
When did the torch relay for the 2008 Olympics start?
The Torch Lighting Ceremony was held March 24 in Olympia, Greece. Click on the '2008 Olympic Torch Lighting' link below to see a short video of the ceremony.
What sport is making it's Olympic debut in the 2008 Olympics?
None ... demonstration sports were eliminated from the Olympics in 1992.
Which country won the most medals at the Beijing 2008 Olympics?
The United States won the most medals overall at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games with 110 total medals (36 Gold, 38 Silver, 36 Bronze).
The country who won the most medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics was the USA with 110 medals (36 gold, 38 silver & 36 bronze), however China with 10 fewer medals finished top of the medals table due to a greater number of gold medals (51 compared to USA 36)
What Countries Are Good At Swimming In The 2008 Olympics?
USA for men because of Michael Phelps
Australia, Great Britain and USA for women
What medals did Leisel Jones win in the Beijing Olympics?
Australian swimmer Leisel Jones won three medals at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing.
1) Gold in women's 4x100 meter medley relay.
2) Gold in women's 100 meter breaststroke.
3) Silver in women's 200 meter breaststroke.
Added to the 5 she won in previous Olympics, Leisel has 8 medals in her Olympic career.
How did monica abbott get on the olympic team?
Because she is the all-time strikeouts leader in NCAA softball history, she broke Cat Osterman's record (who is also on the team)
22 of 110 which is 20% of all medals. 8 of the 36 gold ( i include women and men basketball in these 8 medals)
Where did china come in Olympics 2008?
China stood first in 2008 Olympics with 51 Gold, 21 Silver and 28 Bronze Medals
Which athlete from Suriname is competing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
At the 2008 Games, Kirsten Nieuwendam and Jurgen Themen will compete in athletics and Chinyere Pigot and Gordon Touw Ngie Tjouw will compete in swimming.
16 as of August 14, 2008
6 Gold 81 Silver 5 Bronze
Why can't Taiwan use their flag at 2008 Olympics?
Because China doesn't think Taiwan is a country, although we have everything we need to be a country. China thinks Taiwan belongs to them, so especially in the BEIJING OLYMPICS, china won't let us use our flag.
How many medals did Armenia win in 2008 summer Olympics?
Armenia won 6 medals, all bronze, at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing.
1) Roman Amoyan - bronze in men's featherweight class Greco-Roman wrestling.
2) Gevorg Davtyan - bronze in men's middleweight class weightlifting.
3) Hrachik Javakhyan - bronze in men's lightweight class boxing.
4) Tigran G. Martirosyan - bronze in men's lightweight class weightlifting.
5) Tigran V. Martirosyan - bronze in men's light-heavyweight class weightlifting.
6) Yury Patrikeyev - bronze in men's super heavyweight class Greco-Roman wrestling.
Will alenka bikar be competing in the 2008 Olympics?
She has been in training for the Olympics but as of yet the Slovenian team has not been announced so we don't know whether she will compete. Her best time in the 100 meter dash in 2008 was 11.62 seconds and her best time in the 200 meter dash was 24.05 seconds. If she makes the Olympic team she will be 34 years old when she competes.
What sports does Philippines participate in the Summer 2008 olympic games?
15 athletes from the Philippines are scheduled to participate in Archery, Athletics, Boxing, Diving, Shooting, Swimming, Taekwondo, and Weightlifting.
How many medals did Germany win in the Beijing Olympics?
Through the 2006 Games in Turin, Czech Republic has won 10 Winter Olympic medals (3 gold, 5 silver, 2 bronze).
The Czech athlete who has won the most Winter Olympics medals is cross country skier Kateřina Neumannová with 6 (1 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze).
Other medalists are ...
1) Lukáš Bauer - silver in cross country skiing
2) Aleš Valenta - gold in freestyle skiing
3) Men's Ice Hockey Team - gold and bronze
How long does it take Michael Phelps to swim a mile?
16 minutes and 30 seconds perhaps swimming 100 meters per minute. He does not compete in the 1500 meter freestyle so only his coachs and friend would know his real time.
What Olympic games does Pakistan compete in?
Pakistan is competing in the following games in 2008 Olympics.
1. Men's field hockey.
2. Track & field.
3. Swimming.
4. Sharp shooting [if that's the correct name].
Who won the gold in the women's soccer debut at the 1996 Summer Olympics?
The US women's soccer team won the gold medal in the first ever women's soccer event.
How many miles can a person swim in 1 hour?
it depends how fast and how long the person could last if he can swim fast and last he'll get around 10 miles.
