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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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Why were the Olympics held on the 3rd night?
In Ancient Greece, they scheduled the Olympics so that a full moon would be present on the 3rd night of the celebration. This meant several nights of bright light since the moon is close to being full before and after the actual full moon.
Where did Dan Gable win the Olympic gold medal in wrestling?
He won Gold at the 1972 Munich Olympic games.
Do they run a 50 meter dash in the junior Olympics?
No, they do not run a 50 meter dash at either the USATF Junior Olympics or the AAU Junior Olympics.
How does the government receive funds?
The Government gets their money from all of us paying our taxes, such as carbon taxes.
Who has won olympic womens figure skating medals for Canada?
Through the 2006 Games in Turin:
Women's Singles -
1) 1948 - Barbara Ann Scott won gold.
2) 1964 - Petra Burka won bronze.
3) 1972 - Karen Magnussen won silver.
4) 1988 - Elizabeth Manley won silver.
Mixed Pairs -
1) 1948 - Suzi Morrow won bronze with partner Wallace Diestelmeyer.
2) 1956 - Frances Dafoe won silver with partner Norris Bowden.
3) 1960 - Barbara Wagner won gold with partner Robert Paul.
4) 1964 - Debbi Wilkes won silver with partner Guy Revell.
5) 1992 and 1994 - Isabelle Brasseur won bronze with partner Lloyd Eisler.
6) 2002 - Jamie Salé won gold with partner David Pelletier.
Ice Dancing -
1) 1988 - Tracy Wilson won bronze with partner Rob McCall.
Who abolished the Games in 394 A D?
The olympic games were stopped after 393 AD by Theodosius I when he tried to make Christianity his state religion.
What does the five rings symbolize?
According to most accounts, the five Olympic rings symbolise the five major regions of the Earth: The Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia and Oceana. The colours of the rings (blue, yellow, black, green and red) are said to have been chosen because every flag in the world includes at least one of the ring colours.
Which colors represent which continent in the Olympic rings?
Neither a color nor a ring represents a specific continent. There are five rings because there are five continents that send competitors to the Olympics (North and South America are combined as one and Antarctica is left out because no native people live there). The different ring colors (red, green, blue, yellow, black) along with the white background represent the colors appearing on all nations flags.
What year was the first live radio broadcast of the Olympics?
In 1924, part of the Paris Olympics were broadcast.
Who selects each countries team of atheletes?
Officials from their own country select the team of Athletes. For example Team GB officials will select members who are good and have performed well, from Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, which are all a part of the United Kingdon and which was given the name "Team GB." Similarly other officials will have done the same from their individual countries. A lot of the officials are people who have had a vast experience in performing in World sporting events. Some will have participated in the Olympic Games themse;ves.
How much medals did Mao Asada win?
more than 42 medals in total IN 2009
19-25 gold
7-11 silver
3-7bronze
IN 2012SHE WON MORE THAN 53 MEDALS
29-34 GOLD
14-16 SILVER
9 BRONZE
Did dawn fraser really take the flag from the emperor?
According to the IOC, yes. The IOC says she was arrested for stealing the flag from the entrance of the Emperor's Palace in Tokyo. However, she apologized and charges were dropped and the Emperor gave her the flag as a gift.
