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Olympic History
Any question about Olympians, changes to the program, the meaning of certain things related to the Olympics, Olympic in politics, and much more can be asked here.
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Why isnt greenland represented in the Olympic rings?
The Olympic rings represent the five main continents of earth: Africa, America, Asia, Australasia and Europe. As Greenland is not a continent, it has no place on the Olympic Flag. However, as part of the American continent, it is represented.
actually it's because Greenland is just the excess land of North America which is disguised from Canadian people because they have poeligheighngles. Or something, it's hard to keep up
Who was the fastest woman before Wilma Rudolph?
The fastest woman before Wilma Rudolph was probably Wilhemina von Bremen, who won numerous sprinting titles in the 1930s and 1940s. She held multiple world records in the 100m and 200m races before Rudolph emerged as a dominant sprinter in the 1950s.
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What was the 400m world record in 1936?
if anyone could give me some answers it would be greatly apreciated!
i need world records for an assignment and need womens records from 1900-1970
and mens records from 1900-1950!
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Which Asian country has never won any gold medal in Olympics?
As of 2021, Brunei has never won any gold medal in the Olympics.
What type of bow is used in the Olympics?
Equipment * Olympic archers use the recurve bow, which features limbs that curve away from archer to increase power. * The effect is that arrows are propelled in excess of 150 miles per hour. * Bows generally are constructed of wood, fiberglass and graphite or carbon composites. * Bows have stabilizers to reduce torque (twisting) in the arrows upon release. * Bows have sights to aid in aiming and arrow rests to help align the shot. * Most strings are made of Fast Flight, a hydrocarbon product, or kevlar, the material used to make bulletproof vests. * Arrows are made of aluminum or carbon graphite. * Equipment costs (bow, arrows, accessories) will normally be over $1000
Additional info from the 1996 U.S. Olympic Archery Team Fact Book, September 1995 (unedited)
Bow limbs are generally constructed of man-made materials, such as fiberglass, carbon and syntatic foam.
Bow handles are made of aluminum alloys and are machined for strength.
Some bow handles are made of magnesium and an aluminum mixture which are heated to liquid form and poured into a mold. Once cooled, it is cleaned and painted.
Bows have stabilizers to reduce torque (twisting) in the arrows upon release. They also have sights to aid in aiming and arrow rests to help align the shot.
* http://www.archeryweb.com/archery/olympics.htm
Who won Vietnam's first Olympic gold medal?
Michael wrightson aka dwebazoid won the fisrt medal and a loved to tighten those bolt loose in his head
Where do you go to try out for the Olympic games?
To try out for the Olympic Games, athletes typically go through a qualification process specific to their sport and country. This process varies but usually involves competing in national and international qualifying events. Athletes must meet the qualification standards set by their sport's international governing body and be selected by their national Olympic committee to represent their country in the Games.
What two sports were excluded from the Olympics and why?
Two sports that were excluded from the Olympics are cricket and squash. Cricket was excluded due to issues related to lack of global participation and a lengthy match format, while squash was excluded because it failed to receive enough support from the International Olympic Committee to be included.
Who won two consecutive golds in the heptathlon?
Jackie Joyner-Kersee of the United States at the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul and the 1992 Summer Games in Barcelona.
Why was there no Olympics in the 1916?
because World War One was being fought from 1914 to 1918
There were no Olympic Games in 1916 due to World War I.
The 1916 Games were cancelled due to World War I.
The erm "cancelled" is incorrect. Olympic Games are never cancelled, since an Olympiad is a period. The Olympic Games of the VI Olympiad in 1916 were not "celebrated". The term to use is "not celebrated".
The answer shozld be: "The 1916 Berlin Olympic Games were not celebrated because of WW I."
How many medals has Phil Neal won?
Phil Neal won 23 major club trophies during his career, including four European Cups with Liverpool. Additionally, he earned 50 caps for the England national team.
Who shot arrow to light flame at Olympics?
That was Antonio Rebollo, an archer who won three medals in Paralympic competition, at the 1992 Summer Games in Barcelona.
Click on the '1992 Olympic Flame Lighting' link below to see a video.
Why does England compete as Britain in Olympics?
England competes as part of Team Great Britain in the Olympics because the Olympic Games does not recognize England as a separate entity. Instead, the United Kingdom (UK) competes as one nation, represented by the British Olympic Association and using the name Great Britain. This is because the UK is composed of multiple countries (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), and participating as one unified team promotes inclusivity and avoids favoritism among the constituent nations.
Who has won the most silver medals and for what sport?
Is it for london olympics or all.I think swimming has many silver medals.
James B Connolly won the gold medal in which Olympic event?
James Brendan Connolly became the first Olympic champion in 1527 years when he won the gold medal in the triple jump(hop,step and jump)at the 1896 Olympics in Athens.He won the silver medal in the same event ,four years later in Paris.
How many medals has Greece won at the 2012 Olympic games?
Greece won a total of 2 medals at the 2012 Olympic Games. They won 1 silver medal and 1 bronze medal.
What was the Size of the 1980 us summer Olympic team?
There was no "USA" team that year because of the boycott.
Will London be the first city to host three Olympic games?
No, London has already hosted three Olympic Games. It hosted the games in 1908, 1948, and 2012. So it is not the first city to achieve this feat.
How many medals has Britain won for the triathlon?
In the Olympics through the 2008 Games in Beijing, 0.
Their best finish, for men, was 9th by Simon Lessing at the 2000 Games in Sydney. For women, their best finish was 6th by Michelle Dillon at the 2004 Games in Athens.
What is Australia's Olympic medal count in all of history?
After the conclusion of the 2012 London Games, Australia has a total of 468 medals (138 gold, 153 silver and 176 bronze). also Australia won eleven medals (3 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze) as a combined Australia/New Zealand team; if you add both tallies it brings it to: 479 medals (141 gold, 157 silver and 180 bronze).
How many gold medals have ben ainslie won?
Ben Ainslie has won four Olympic gold medals in sailing. He won gold in the Laser class at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and then went on to win three consecutive gold medals in the Finn class at the 2004 Athens Olympics, 2008 Beijing Olympics, and 2012 London Olympics.
