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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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Who was the french man who revived the Olympic games?
The French man who revived the Olympics is Pierre de Coubertin.
What would happen if there were no Olympics?
If there werent O.G. maybe the people that luv sports would maybe dont luv them that much coz maybe that people may be in luv with luv. JAZMIN AND KATJA IN LUV FOR EVA If there werent O.G. maybe the people that luv sports would maybe dont luv them that much coz maybe that people may be in luv with luv. JAZMIN AND KATJA IN LUV FOR EVA
How many gold medals did US get in the 2012 Summer Olympics?
The United States led the London 2012 Summer Olympics, with 104 medals.
They won 46 gold, 29 silver and 29 bronze.
What years were shannon miller in the Olympics?
7 (2 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze)
1992 Games in Barcelona -
1) Silver in balance beam and individual all around.
2) Bronze in uneven bars, floor, and team all around.
1996 Games in Atlanta -
1) Gold in balance beam and team all around.
Which American won the most medals at the summer Olympics?
Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, that is swimmer Michael Phelps with 16 (14 gold, 2 bronze).
Why are the divers in the Olympics wearing tape on their bodies?
the suits have to be stream line to move faster in the water
In the Olympics how many countries compete in trampoline?
At the 2008 Games in Beijing, 17 total. Men's Competition:
Australia
Belarus
Canada
China
Denmark
France
Germany
Italy
Japan
Portugal
Russia
Ukraine
United States
Women's Competition:
Belarus
Canada
China
Czech Republic
Georgia
Germany
Great Britain
Japan
Portugal
Russia
Ukraine
United States
Uzbekistan
What are the benefits of having the Olympic games in your city?
The Olympics take quite a bit of work to pull off successfully. The two biggest benefits for a host city are the influx of money and jobs from preparing for and during the games. Hosting the games also brings international attention to your city.
What sports are included in the winter Olympics?
There are 15 sports at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games
- Bobsled
- Luge
- Skeleton
- Ice Hockey
- Figure Skating
- Speed Skating
- Short Track Speed Skating
- Curling
- Alpine Skiing
- Freestyle Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Biathlon
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Ski Jumping
- Nordic Combined
How did the Olympics change over the years?
The Olympics has changed throughout the years by allowing professional athletes to compete. In the past, the Olympics were any for amateur athletes (those who do not receive money for competing in their sport).
What countries took part in the 1948 Olympics?
yes there was infact 59 countries that means germany did not take place due to the war
How many times can a student get held back?
I heard a student can get held back once but i don't know.
What was the name of the man who invented the Olympics?
The person that made up the Olympics was named Hercules. He was from Ancient Greek. Also some people found a rock which had the Olympic symbol on!
Which city was the first to host the summer olympic twice?
Australia hosted the first Olympics in the Southern Hemisphere, when they hosted the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
The country also hosted the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
What happened to the American athletes that couldn't participate in the 1980 Olympics?
The 1980 Summer Olympic Games were hosted by Moscow, while tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States were still high owing to the Cold War. At the time, the Soviet Union was engaged in a conflict with Afghanistan, and the US boycotted the Olympics as a form of diplomatic protest.
Four years later, the Soviet Union retaliated by boycotting the 1984 Summer Olympics being hosted in Los Angeles.
How much water does it take to fill an olympic swimming pool?
thatd depend on the size of the pool, the width, depth etc, the rate of water flowing from your tap. you could use calculus to find the time it would take under these conditions, but why would you bother.
