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Olympics
The Olympics is known as the biggest meet of many sports. Athletes in this meet do not play for a team or club, but rather represent their country. Competing for your country in the Olympics is considered the highest honor by many.
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Who took part in the Ancient Greek Olympics and where were they from?
All over Greece
All over Greece
They came from different cities from all around the world if you are looking for a more specific anserw then get of your lazy bum and do some reserach
Where were the 1894 Olympic games held?
Evangelos Zappas, a wealthy Greek philanthropist, sponsored the first modern revival of the Olympic Games.The first modern international Olympic Games was held in an Athens city square in 1859. Zappas paid for the refurbishment of the ancient Panathenian Stadium. This first modern international Olympic Games to be hosted in a stadium was hosted there in 1870, followed by a second 1875. The same stadium was refurbished a second time and used for the Athens 1896 Games. The revival of the Olympic Games, sponsored by Zappas was a dedicated Olympic Games composed of athletes from two countries: Greece and the Ottoman Empire.
When were the olympic games first held in the United States?
1904 - St. Louis
1932 - Los Angeles
1932 - Lake Placid
1960 - Squaw Valley
1980 - Lake Placid
1984 - Los Angeles
1996 - Atlanta
2002 - Salt Lake City
2028 - Los Angeles
How many gold medals have been won by India in all Olympics?
Nine. Eight in field hockey (1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1964, 1980). In the 2008 Games in Beijing, Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win gold in an individual event when he won the men's 10 meter air rifle competition. This was India's 9th gold medal in Olympic competition.
What host country did not win a winter olympic gold medal?
The only host country to not win a gold medal at the winter Olympics is Canada in the 1988 Olympics in Calgary. (:
You love this website? Me too! 8)When was the 5th winter olympic games?
2008 olympic games in Beijing.
The most recent Olympics were in August of 2008, in Beijing, China.
Where were the modern olympic games restarted?
To celebrate athletic excellance and promote goodwill among nations.
What country did the Olympics take place in the year 1976?
Winter Olympics: Innsbruck, Austria
Summer Olympics: Montreal, Canada
What sports were held in the old Olympics and not in the modern Olympics?
Panktation and Chariot Racing.
Note that pankration is bloody full-contact fighting, similar to today's mixed martial arts.
Olympics in London was held in 1908 and 1948 with the next one in 2012
London hosted the Olympic Games in 1908, 1948 and again in 2012.
Originally, italy was scheduled to host the 1908 Olympics, but lack of infrastructure and suitable venues caused a late change to London.
The city of London has hosted the Olympic Games three times. The years that London hosted the games were 1908, 1948, and 2012.
1908,
1944 (cancelled due to WWII),
1948,
2012,
the 2012 games have just ended so the games probably won't be in London again until about 2070(ish).
The 2012 Olympics will be the third time London has hosted the Olympics. It previously hosted in 1908 and 1948. It was supposed to be scheduled in 1944 but got cancelled because of World War II!
London has hosted the Olympics three times; First in 1908, then 1948 and most recently for the 2012 Olympics.
What event did American Bruce Jenner win his Olympic gold medal?
Bruce Jenner won gold at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal in the decathlon.
Who is the first Indian to win individual gold medal in Olympics?
The first individual medalist representing India was Norman Pritchard who won silver in the 200 meter dash and 200 meter hurdles in the 1900 Olympics in Paris. Pritchard was of British descent and moved to England permanently in 1905. The first individual medalist of Indian descent from India was Khashaba Jadav who won bronze in Men's Freestyle Bantamweight wrestling at the 1952 Games in Helsinki. In the 2008 Games in Beijing, Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to win gold in an individual event when he won the men's 10 meter air rifle competition. This was India's 9th gold medal in Olympic competition. The other eight have been won by the hockey team.
What country has won the most olympic medals in javelin?
In the men's event, Finland has won the most Olympic medals with 21 (7 gold, 7 silver, 7 bronze).
In the women's event, Germany and USSR have won the most Olympic medals with 8 (Germany, 2 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze - USSR, 2 gold, 2 silver, 4 bronze).
How many times has Sally Pearson been to the Olympics?
Sally Pearson has won 5 gold medals. She is 32 years of age
Have Canada hosted the olympic games?
Yes, the 1976 Summer Games in Montreal and the 1988 Winter Games in Calgary. Canada is schedule to host the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.
Has the olympic games ever been hosted in the southern hemisphere?
there have been nine teen terrific and unexpecting games.
Hope you enjoy this years Olympic games.
Who was the first track and field athlate to win four consecutive olympic gold medal's in one event?
Al Oerter won the men's discus in the 1956, 1960, 1964, and 1968 Olympics and Carl Lewis won the long jump in the 1984, 1988, 1992, and 1996 Olympics.
What is a tool similar to an axe used for shaping wood?
You are referring to a "Tomahawk" which served as both weapon, and tool.
When did skeleton become an Olympic sport?
Skeleton has been an official Winter Olympic sport on five occasions - as a men's competition only in 1928 (St. Moritz) and 1948 (St. Moritz), and as a men's and women's competition in 2002 (Salt Lake City), 2006 (Turin), and will be contested once again as an Olympic sport in Vancouver in February 2010.
Has Texas ever host the summer Olympics?
Texas has never hosted the summer Olympics, according to "Who Wants to be a Millionaire"
Whoich countries have won olympic medals in ice hockey?
How many times have the united kingdom won the olympic games?
They won the bid 3 times. The is no way to "win" the Olympics, just win at your event.
The Winter Olympics changed in 1994 to the current 4 year cycle. Previously the Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics where held in the same year, but in 1986 the IOC voted to change it so they were held two years apart on a four year cycle. The reasons behind this are numerous, but organisational and economic concerns played a significant part in the decision.
Who is the first woman to get 6 gold medal in one Olympics?
Swimmer Kristin Otto of East Germany.
Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, Kristin Otto is the only woman to win 6 gold medals at one Olympic Games (1988 Summer Games in Seoul).
