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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 is it important to follow the rules of the Olympics?
u get screwed, u get disqualified and kicked out.
What is the value of a 1984 Gold Eagle Olympic commemorative coin?
August 29, 2009 The 1984 Olympic Gold Eagle was struck in Proof at 3 US Mint facilities; Philadelphia which is shown here as 1984-P, Denver which is shown here as 1984-D, San Francisco which is shown here as 1984-S. Both uncirculated and proof coins were struck at West Point which is shown here as 1984-W. The mint mark for this coin is found on the obverse side of the coin just below the date. Since these are commemorative coins, their values are shown in uncirculated and proof condition only. To learn more about the system used to grade these coins please click on the link named "COIN GRADING" in the "RELATED LINKS" section located along the left side of this box. Uncirculated Grades.....1984-W MS63..............................$470 MS64..............................$480 MS65..............................$490 MS66..............................$500 MS67..............................$510 MS68..............................$520 MS69..............................$570 MS70..............................$1650 Deep Cameo Proof Grades.............1984-P...........1984-D............1984-S............1984-W PF63.................................................$460..............$450...............$450................$470 PF64.................................................$470..............$460...............$460................$480 PF65.................................................$480..............$470...............$470................$490 PF66.................................................$490..............$480...............$480................$500 PF67.................................................$500..............$490................$490...............$510 PF68.................................................$510..............$500................$500...............$520 PF69.................................................$580..............$580................$580...............$585 PF70.................................................$8000............$5500..............$4200.............$2750
What player hold the record for scoring the first hat trick in the women's ice hockey olympic games?
Jaromir Jagr (39) in the quarter final between Cz and the USA (11-5-2011)
Game ended 4:0
Not sure if this is the oldest player to score a hat trick in WC though.
What do the rings on the on the olympic flag stand for?
It originally represented the 5 continents that took part in the Olympics but modern theories include th Olympic values, friendship respect, etc. Hope I've helped
The five continents include the following: Asia, America, Africa, Europe, Oceana
How many gold medals have gb won 2012?
Team GB won 65 medals overall at the London 2012 Olympic games this includes:
29 gold
17 silver
19 bronze.
- Hope this info helps :)
What events are in a decathalon?
100 meters, Long jump, Shot put, High Jump, 400 meters, 110 meter hurdles, Discus, Pole Valut, Javelin, and 1500 meters
Who is a female British Olympic gold medalist?
SHIRLEY ROBERTSON ---- At the Summer Olympics: 2004 1) Shirley Robertson - Sailing
2) Kelly Holmes - 800 meter run and 1500 meter run 2000 1) Stephanie Cook - Modern pentathlon
2) Shirley Robertson - Sailing
3) Denise Lewis - Heptathlon 1992 1) Sally Gunnell - 400 meter hurdles 1984 1) Tessa Sanderson - Javelin 1972 1) Mary Peters - Pentathlon
2) Mary Gordon-Watson, Bridget Parker - Team Equestrian 1968 1) Jane Bullen - Team Equestrian 1964 1) Mary Rand - Long Jump
2) Ann Packer - 800 meter run 1960 1) Anita Lonsbrough - 200 meter breaststroke 1956 1) Gillian Sheen - Fencing 1924 1) Lucy Morton - 200 meter breaststroke 1920 1) Kathleen McKane, Margaret McNair - Tennis doubles 1908 1) Madge Syers - Figure skating
2) Queenie Newall - Archery
3) Dorothea Chambers - Tennis
4) Gwendoline Eastlake-Smith - Tennis 1900 1) Charlotte Cooper - Tennis (singles and mixed doubles)
An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun or pronoun just before it.
The appositive in the sentence is the noun Jackie Joyner Kersee, which renames the noun 'champion'.
Have the summer Olympic games ever been held in the USA?
Yes - 1996 in Atlanta Georgia Here are some other US held Olympic games: US-hosted Summer Olympic Games: Year
Host city
Dates
Nations
Events
Athletes
1904
St. Louis, MO
7/1 - 11/23
13
96
687
1932
Los Angeles, CA
7/30 - 8/14
37
117
1,408
1984
Los Angeles, CA
7/28 - 8/12
140
221
7,078
1996
Atlanta, GA
7/18 - 8/4
197
271
10,744
US-hosted Winter Olympic Games: Year
Host city
Dates
Nations
Events
Athletes
1932
Lake Placid, NY
2/4 - 2/15
17
14
307
1960
Squaw Valley, CA
2/18 - 2/28
30
27
648
1980
Lake Placid, NY
2/13 - 2/24
37
39
1,283
2002
Salt Lake City, UT
2/8 - 2/24
77
78
2,399
Which of these martial arts was the first to be accepted at the olympic games?
It is most often believed that martial arts originated in China, approximately 2000 years ago, with Kung fu. However, martial arts first originated from India with the most primitive form being Yoga. Yoga was transformed into Kung Fu in China and Karate in Japan
Where were the 2004 winter Olympics?
There were no Winter Olympics in 2004. The 2004 Summer Olympics were held in Athens, Greece. The 2002 Winter Olympics were held in Salt Lake City, USA and the 2006 Winter Olympics were held in Turin, Italy.
What is the weight of a 2012 Olympic gold medal?
The London 2012 Olympic medals weigh 375-400g, are 85mm in diameter and 7mm thick.
The gold medal is made up of 92.5% silver and 1.34% gold, with the remainder copper (a minimum of 6g of gold).
The silver medal is made up of 92.5% silver, with the remainder copper.
The bronze medal is made up of 97.0% copper, 2.5% zinc and 0.5% tin.
Which roman banned the Olympics games in ad 393?
The Olympics were banned in 393 AD by the Roman Emperor Theodosius. At that time, Christianity was the religion of the Roman Empire. The Emperor saw the Olympic Games as a pagan celebration in honor of pagan gods.
What are the Olympic Games played?
The Olympic Games are a modern group of internationally-participated competitions, held alternatively every 2 years in either summer or winter. The term also refers to the ancient version, which was more of a festival, that occurred in Greece.
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How many Olympics has jessica ennis been in?
8 Medals are listed in Wikipedia. Only 1 Gold Medal at the 2012 Olympics for the Heptathlon and 7 other Gold silver and Bronze medals for the same events or the Pentathlon at the World Indoor Championships, European Championships, Commonwealth Games, Summer Universiade, & World Championships
Why are soldiers rewarded medals?
10% on military retirement. Not only that, the satisfaction of having a General stop you and ask you why you are wearing one when he does not have one you can tell him to get out from behind his desk and risk his life sometime.
If a marathon is 26 miles what is the distance in feet?
138,336 feet = 26.2 miles 138,336 feet = 26.2 miles
What year did Carmelo Anthony go to the Olympics?
Carmelo was traded to the knicks at the end of february around the time of the trade deadline
What colour represents sadness?
definitely blue e.g. " Jimmy, I'm feeling blue" blue makes me fell sad. Wat bout u?
Who was the first winners of the first Olympic Games?
In the modern Olympics, that was James Connolly of the United States who won the triple jump on April 6, 1896. History has several myths as to the origin of the Ancient Games. One is that the Greek hero Heracles won a foot race of about 200 meters and then decreed that this race should be run every four years. This turned into being the Olympic Games.
