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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 many Olympic gold medals does Ireland have?
As of the 2008 Games, Ireland has won 20 medals (8 gold, 6 silver, 6 bronze) in Summer Olympic competition. The Irish athlete that has won the most Olympic medals is swimmer Michelle Smith who won 4 medals (3 gold, 1 bronze) at the 1996 Games in Atlanta. Irish athletes have won 9 medals in boxing (1 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze), 6 in athletics (4 gold, 2 silver), 4 in swimming (3 gold, 1 bronze), and 1 in sailing (1 silver).
What does the Olympic pledge mean?
The Olympic Creed reads:
"The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well."
"Citius, Altius, Fortius" is the Olympic Motto.
What is the opening of the mouth ceremony for?
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Can i participate in Olympic for Karate?
No, the Olympics do not have a category for Karate. There is a category for Tae Kwon Do and one for Judo.
Who was the first female African American track star to win 5 gold medals in one olympic games?
That would be Marion Jones of the United States who won gold in the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 4x100 meter relay, and 4x400 meter relay at the 2000 Games in Sydney. She has since been stripped of those medals due to her admitted use of performance enhancing substances.
100 x 100 = 10,000 meters if area 10,000 square meters
Becomes first American woman to win three gold medals in the Olympics when she wins the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter dash, and the 4 X 100-meter relay at the Olympic Games in Rome
Why did the united state boycott the 1980 summer Olympic Games?
President Ronald Reagan decide to protest the Soviet's decision to invade Afghanistan. Since the Olympics were being held in Moscow, Soviet Union, it was the perfect time to do it.
How many gold medals did Mark Spitz win in 1962?
Mark Spitz won 2 gold medals at the 1968 Games in Mexico City and 7 gold medals at the 1972 Games in Munich.
What sport are the Netherlands good at with the Olympics?
The Dutch are good at several sports. At the Olympics they compete for instance at swimming, rowing, table tennis, judo, gymnastics, athletics, football, hockey, sailing, horse riding and kayaking.
What is the highest dan in Tae Kwon Do?
There are 10 dans or black belt levels in Taekwondo. There are a few people who hold the rank of 9th dan, but being promoted to 10th dan is nearly unheard of, at least in modern time.
Who is known as father of modern Olympics?
Pierre De Coubertin(1863,1,1~1937,9,2) is known as father of modern olympics. He was born in a French noble family. He occupied the position of the chairman of IOC[International Olympic Committee], was also the designer of the symbol and flag of olympics.
Do the athletes have to pay their own way to the Olympics?
Basically, You get paid nothing. It's the pride of representing your company that they give you and a medal, maybe. But the give you free coaching if they think you have the talent and provide you with transport and accommodation, I fyou have any friends or family who want to come, then they have to get there on their own. Not company, country.
What 3 Canadian cities have hosted the Olympics?
In 2010, Vancouver is scheduled to host the Winter Olympics.
Why do you hit the gates in the giant slalom?
I think you may be mixing up two different Alpine Skiing events.
Giant Slalom is a course where gates are more spread out. Two vertical poles with a net in between generally make up one gate.
Slalom courses are closer together, with one vertical pole making up each turn/gate.
In Giant Slalom, a racer may hit the gate with their hip or pole, usually when in a tuck.
In Slalom, skiiers cross-block gates with their poles or shins as they are finding a shorter line and setting up their next turn.
Not the best answer, but close enough.
In what years did the Greece host the Olympics?
Summer & Winter Olympics held in the same year:
1896 1900 1904 1906 1908 1912 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992
Only Summer Olympics:
1996 2000 2004 2008
Only Winter Olympics:
1994 1998 2002 2006
The 1916 Olympics were canceled due to World War I. The 1940 and 1944 Olympics were canceled due to World War II.
What was the first event in the Olympics ever?
the first olympic event was runnig
Ancient Olympic Games: The ancient Olympics were rather different from the modern Games. There were fewer events, and only free men who spoke Greek could compete, instead of athletes from any country.
* Boxing * Equestrian events ** Chariot racing ** Riding * Pankration * Pentathlon ** Discus ** Javelin ** Jump ** Running ** Wrestling * Running * Wrestling
First Modern Olympics 1896:
* Athletics * Cycling * Fencing * Gymnastics * Shooting * Swimming * Tennis * Weightlifting * Wrestling
The first modern Olympics were held in 1896 in Greece. The sports in this first Olympiad were track, swimming, gymnastics, shooting, wrestling, cycling, weightlifting and tennis.
At the earliest known Olympics held in 776 BC, the only event was a foot race of approximately 200 meters.
At the first modern Olympics held in 1896 athletics, gymnastics, tennis, wrestling, weightlifting, cycling, fencing, swimming, and shooting were competed.
How many times did Eddie the eagle take part in the Olympics?
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What countries are the only ones to have competed in all the games since 1896?
The only countries that have been to all Summer Olympics are Australia, Great Britain, France, Switzerland and Greece. Since the first Winter Olympics in 1924 only Switzerland, France and Great Britain have take part in each Winter Games. So three nations have competed at all Summer and Winter Olympics - Switzerland, France and Great Britain.
In which city are the 2008 Olympic Games going to be held?
The 2008 olympic games we be held in all different places of Beijing. Ther will be a place for swimming (THE WATER CUBE). And there is the Birds nest. The most popular. but there is many more places then them two. all i wonder is, where will BMX be held.
List of countries that participate in diving in the Olympics?
Over the past three Summer Olympics:
1) China has won 30 total diving medals (18 gold, 8 silver, 4 bronze).
2) Russia has won 13 total diving medals (2 gold, 5 silver, 6 bronze).
3) Australia has won 10 total diving medals (2 gold, 2 silver, 6 bronze).
