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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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Which Olympics did mia hamm win?

Mia Hamm won gold at the 1996 and 2004 Summer Olympics. She also won silver at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Why weren't ladies allowed in the Roman army?

In the Roman Empire, like virtually all other earlier civilizations, people had specialized functions. It was believed that the function of ladies was to bear and raise children, and it was the function of men to fight (and to do everything else, other than bearing and raising children), and that each gender was good at its particular function and would not be very good if they tried to do something else.

Who can volunteer for London Olympics 2012?

The London 2012 Olympics need 70, 000 volunteers to help with first aid and other tasks. The related link will give you more information about the volunteer program.

What city was chosen to host and then refused the 1976 Winter Olympics?

Denver, Colorado in the USA won the rights for 1976 but had to pull out after the voters of the city voted not to allow taxpayer money to be used to hold them. The vote wasn't even close as almost 60% voted against the games.

How much does it cost to make on Olympic bronze Medal?

  • The three colors of Mexico's flag hold deep significance for the country and its citizens: green represents hope and victory, white stands for the purity of Mexican ideals and red brings to mind the blood shed by the nation's heroes.
  • The flag's dramatic emblem is based on the legend of how the Mexicas (or Aztecs) traveled from Aztlán to find the place where they could establish their empire. The god Huitzilopochtli advised them that a sign-an eagle devouring a serpent atop a Nopal cactus-would appear to them at the exact spot where they should begin construction. On a small island in the middle of a lake, the Mexicas came upon the scene exactly as Huitzilopochtli had described it. They immediately settled there and founded the city of Tenochtitlán, which is now Mexico City, the country's capital.
  • Mexico is the third-largest country in Latin America after Brazil and Argentina.
  • At the beginning of the 21st century, Mexico's population surpassed 100 million.
  • Mexico has the largest population of Spanish speakers in the world.
  • With almost 25 million residents, Mexico City is one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world.
  • Mexico has the world's second-highest number of Catholics after Brazil.
  • At nearly 2,000 miles, the border between Mexico and the United States is the second-longest in the world, after the border between the United States and Canada.
  • Mexicans comprise the largest group of legal immigrants in the United States.
  • Mexico is located in an area known as the Pacific "Ring of Fire." This region, one of Earth's most dynamic tectonic areas, is characterized by active volcanoes and frequent seismic activity. The highest point in the country, Citlaltépetl (also called Orizaba) and the active volcano Popocatépetl are among the many volcanic peaks in Mexico.
  • The Great Ball Court at Chichén Itzá Mexico, which was used for ritualistic sports by the ancient Mayans, is the largest such court the world, measuring 166 by 68 meters (545 by 232 feet). The game, which involved elements similar to those of soccer and basketball, was played by two teams whose number varied according to region.
  • Tequila, a liquor for which Mexico is famous, is made from the native blue agave plant. Named after the city where it originated, Tequila is primarily manufactured near Jalisco, which is 65 kilometers (40 miles) northwest of Guadalajara.
  • Mexico is the world's leading producer of silver. An area called the Silver Belt-which encompasses Guanajuato and Zacatecas in the Mesa Central, Chihuahua in the Mesa del Norte and San Luis Potosi farther east-saw significant mining activity during the colonial period.
  • Mexico hosted the Summer Olympics in 1968 and the FIFA World Cup soccer championship in 1970 and 1986.
  • The Mexico City Arena-one of the largest bullfighting arenas in the world-seats 50,000. Another 35 arenas are located throughout the country.

Have Honduras ever won a medal at the Olympics?

No.

Athletes from Honduras have competed in athletics, boxing, fencing, football, judo, rowing, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, and weightlifting without winning an Olympic medal.

How many gold medals did Kerri Strug win?

One, in team competition at the 1996 Games in Atlanta.

In the 1920 Olympics what was the 7th player in hockey called?

Prior to World War I, an ice hockey teams had seven players on the ice at one time when it was penalty free. One goaltender, two defencemen, three forwards and a player called the rover.

Who won the most medals in the 1948 Olympics?

In the winter olympics: Norway, Sweden, Switzerland all won 10 each

In the summer olympics: United States won 84

Which country has the most madals?

The United States won the most medals at the 2012 Summer Olympic games.

Who is the only olympic athlete to medal in high jump hurdles and the javelin?

Babe Didrikson, who won the 100 meter hurdles, the javelin and came in 2nd in the high jump at the 1932 Olympics.

How many nations were represented at the first Olympic Games?

The first Olympic Games were he Summer Olympics of 1896. They were held in Athens, Greece and 14 countries participated. These countries were: Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britian, Greece, Hungary, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, and Italy

When did women join Olympics?

In the 1900 Paris, France Olympics, women competed in activities such as golfing.

How many Albanians are competing in the 2010 Olympics?

Albania are taking a single athlete to the 2010 Winter Olympics, Erjon Tola (born December 15, 1986) who had previously competed in the 2006 games in the Super G, Giant Slalom, and Slalom events.

Is dawn fraser inspiring?

Dawn Fraser was a very famous Australian swimmer who inspired many swimmers all over the world.

Which cities have had both summer and winter olympic events?

None until recently. There have been several countries that have hosted both a Winter and Summer Games (United States, France, Italy, Canada, Germany, Japan) but no city had hosted both a Summer and Winter Games until Beijing was awarded the 2022 Winter Games after hosting the 2008 Summer Games

When are Olympic medals given out?

Olympic medals are awarded in a ceremony following the completion of each event, immediately following the certification of the results by the judges.

Type of medal the top athletes take home?

Bronze,silver and Gold are 3 of the top medals athletes get Gold being the best Silver in 2nd and Bronze in 3rd.