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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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How often do the olympic games celebrate?
Every two yrs. But for example after the first two yrs the summer olympics take place but the next two yrs the winter olympics take place
Were where the last ten olympic games held?
2012: London
2008: Beijing
2004: Athene
2000: Sydney
1996: Atlanta
1992: Barcelona
1988: Seoul
1984: Los Angeles
1980: Moskou
1976: Montreal
The 1976 Summer Games were held in Montreal, Canada. It was those games that introduced the world at large, to athletes such as Bruce Jenner, Edwin Moses, Alberto Juantorena, Sugar Ray Leonard and Leon Spinks.
The first modern Olympics began in 1896. Other similar events occurred leading up to the games but these were the first to be officially sanctioned by the IOC.
In the ancient Greeks Olympics did anyone break a world record?
yes they actually broke the world record for most naked people in one place because they were all naked.
When did teofilo stevenson win the 3 gold medals in the Olympics?
1972 Games in Munich, 1976 Games in Montreal, and 1980 Games in Moscow.
Why should BMX riding be an Olympic sport?
Well, it's popular, it fulfils the requirements with national and international organizations and competitions.
When did rowing start at the olyimics?
Rowing has been an Olympic event since the 1900 Summer Games in Paris.
What are the names of 5 winter activities and 5 summer activities played during the Olympics?
Summer Games: Diving, Gymnastics, Volleyball, Tennis, Track and Field
What did year did WWE superstar Kurt Angel win a gold medal with a broken neck?
it was in the 1996 Olympics when he won the gold
Is France good at bobsledding in the winter Olympics?
They are OK but haven't won many medals. Prior to the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, France has won 1 medal in Olympic competition. That was a bronze in four man at the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano.
What was the most northerly city to hold the Olympic Games?
Lillehammer, Norway at 61°7′48 North hosted the 1994 Winter Olympics.
How long were the olympic games held until stopped in AD 393?
for almost 1169 years. From 776 B.C. to A.D. 393 before they were stopped by Emperor Theodisius
Where did the Pain Olympics originate?
The Pain Olympics originated on the internet via a viral video. The video entitled "Final Round" became widely known in many circles for showing extreme self mutilation, whether or not it is real is left to speculation.
I believe it has something to do with the fact that they are part of the allegiance known as the United Kingdom, but yet they are still separate nations so i don't believe it is right being from Scottish descent i believe they should have their own Olympic team and be able to earn Olympic medals for Scotland and not Britain
Who won the first gold medal for trampolining?
Irina Karavayeva of Russia in women's individual trampolining on September 22, 2000 at the Summer Games in Sydney.
