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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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How many olympic medals has Israel won?

9 ... 1 gold, 1 silver, 7 bronze.

Gold -

1) Gal Fridman - men's windsurfer sailing at the 2004 Games in Athens.

Silver -

1) Yael Arad - women's half-middleweight class judo at the 1992 Games in Barcelona.

Bronze -

1) Shay-Oren Smadga - men's lightweight class judo at the 1992 Games in Barcelona.

2) Gal Fridman - men's windsurfer sailing at the 1996 Games in Atlanta.

3) Michael Kolganov - men's 500 meter singles kayaking at the 2000 Games in Sydney.

4) Arik Ze'evi - men's half-heavyweight class judo at the 2004 Games in Athens.

5) Shahar Zubari - men's windsurfer sailing at the 2008 Games in Beijing.

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Why did the Olympics have an olympic crown or wreath?

The Olive wreath was used during the first Olympics, the same way as we use gold, silver and bronze medals today!

Why are most of the Olympics held in Europe?

The Olympics are held in different locations to provide economic benefit to different countries. It also exposes the world and the athletes to different traditions and cultures which is in the spirit of the games.

What is 'curling' in French?

Curling, as an Olympic ice sport, is the same word in English and in French.

Why aren't the Olympic rings purple or pink?

Because the colours of the world flags had one of the colours on the Olympic rings

What are the dates and places where all the modern summer Olympics have been held?

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(Summer up to 2012 and Winter Olympics up to 2014)

Summer Olympic Games
  • 1896 - Athens - Greece
  • 1900 - Paris - France
  • 1904 - St. Louis - USA
  • 1908 - London - England
  • 1912 - Stockholm - Sweden
  • 1920 - Antwerp - Belgium
  • 1924 - Paris - France
  • 1928 - Amsterdam - Holland
  • 1932 - Los Angeles - USA
  • 1936 - Berlin - Germany
  • 1948 - London - England
  • 1952 - Helsinki - Finland
  • 1956 - Melbourne - Australia
  • 1960 - Rome - Italy
  • 1964 - Tokyo - Japan
  • 1968 - Mexico City - Mexico
  • 1972 - Munich - Germany
  • 1976 - Montreal - Canada
  • 1980 - Moscow - Russia
  • 1984 - Los Angeles - USA
  • 1988 - Seoul - South Korea
  • 1992 - Barcelona - Spain
  • 1996 - Atlanta - USA
  • 2000 - Sydney - Australia
  • 2004 - Athens - Greece
  • 2008 - Beijing - China
  • 2012 - London - England

Where was Sonja Henie born?

Kristiania, now called Oslo, Norway in 1912.

How many of the host cities for the olympics where not capital cities?

St Louis, LA, Atlanta, Montreal, Sydney, Melbourne, Munich, Antwerp, Barcelona and Rio in 2016. So 10.

What does a gold medal look like?

An item giving to a winner in an international or continental sporting event. It is either the main prize or the individual award if a trophy is given.

How does a torch light works?

exactly like light from the sun.. out and away from the burning part..

When did London find out they are holding the Olympic games?

2005.

The 2012 Summer Olympics were awarded to London on July 6, 2005 at the International Olympic Committee meeting in Singapore.

Where was the 1910 winter Olympics?

The 21st Winter Olympics, will be held from February 12 to February 28, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with some events held in Whistler, British Columbia.

What date is this years summer Olympics happening?

The date that has been set for the beginning of the '08 Olympics is 8-08-08. Opening date: 8 August ''2008. Closing date: 24 August ''2008''''

Why are the Olympic rings intrlocked?

so all countries can come together as on so we are united

Why were the Olympic games part of a religious festival?

Greece was very religious and it was in honour to zues

Did Milkha Singh win an Olympic medal?

No. He was in fourth place in the 400m in the 1960 Rome Olympics, losing the bronze medal by fraction of a second.

He did win 5 other gold medals : one in the British and Commonwealth Games at Cardiff (1958), two at the Asian Games in Tokyo (1958) and two at Jakarta (1962).

Is horse racing part of the Olympics?

Horse racing itself is not an olympic event. There are,however, equestrian events. The equestrian events comprise of equestrian showjumping, dressage and cross country. Cross country tests the jumping, bravery, speed and stamina of the horse. Dressage the control in walking,trotting and cantering. Showjumping reveals control, accuracy and athleticism. The competitor with the least penalties over the course of the event will be the winner.

There are also different competitions for individuals who can compete in stadium jumping and dressage.

What is the roman numeral to show this years' Olympics?

MMX is the answer to your answer.

written by a 10 year old.

Who won ladies figure skating at 1998 winter Olympics?

Tara Lipinski. She is still the youngest woman ever to have won the Olympic gold medal in figure skating, at age fifteen.

What category of gymnastics is considered one of the most popular Olympic events?

That is a matter of opinion. However, most gymnasts say that Floor is their favorite event.

How much does the silver medal weight?

The 2014 Olympic silver medal is slightly heavier compared to the gold medal. It has 525 grams of silver with a 960 hallmark.

Who was the man in the BME pain Olympics?

A video released depicting two individuals who both indulge in acts of extreme mutilation and depravity, by removing the penis and testicles, one with a knife the other with a hatchet. It is said to be a part of Body Modification, more specifically, self inflicted amputation. Neither of the videos are real. actually, they are real. the two men died afterwards. do the research, they are real.