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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 rows are there in the Olympic Stadium in London?
The Olympic Stadium will have a capacity of 80,000 during the Games: 25,000 permanent seats in its permanent lower tier and a lightweight steel and concrete upper tier holding a further 55,000 spectators. The upper tier can be dismantled after the Games.
How do they choose the next country for the next Olympic games?
Countries/Cities place their name in for consideration. They have to show that they can provide the necessary facilities and / or have the backing to finance the building of the necessary facilities. The Olympic Committee then considers the various offers, along with considering the previous places it has been, the travel facilities in the area, the safety of the city/country. Then they make their announcements.
Has an Olympic gold medal ever been sold?
Yes, In 1934 an Olympian from Great Britain sold his Olympic Gold Medal to pay off his home.
Where did running first start in Olympics?
London, 1948.
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What is a famous quote from Jim thorpe?
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Where did the olympic games originate?
The modern Olympic Games was initiated by Pierre de Coubertin, who was from France. In 1894, he set up the IOC or International Olympic Committee in Paris. The first summer Olympic games was held in 1896 while the winter Olympic games was held in 1924.
What is the weight of the curling stone?
Curling stones weigh between 38 and 44 pounds (17-20kg).
~Usually 42 lbs
How much is a olympic silver metal worth?
According to the Olympic Charter, the gold and silver medals must each be made of at least 92.5 percent pure silver and the gold medal must be gilded with at least six grams of gold.
The price of gold changes daily. Assuming there's six grams of gold in each medal, at 31.1 grams per troy ounce, that is about 0.2 troy ounces. With gold at $1100 per troy ounce, the value would be about $212.
The remainder of the gold medal is made out of silver. The price of silver also fluctuates, but at an average of $14.50 per troy ounce, and assuming the entire medal weighs 500 grams, the remaining silver in the gold medal hovers around $230, bringing the total value to around $450.
Additional facts: The Beijing 2008 medals also include Jade for the first time, which could impact the value. The 2010 Vancouver medals are the largest in Vancouver history, weighing at about a pound each.
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When were the last Olympic games in the US?
The last Winter Olympics in the US was in 2002 in Salt Lake City. The last Summer Olympics in the US was in 1996 in Atlanta.
Where is the Centennial Olympic Park located?
Centennial Olympic Park is located in Atlanta, Georgia. It is the site of a bomb scare during the 1996 Olympics which took place in Atlanta. The bombing caused two people to die and over a hundred more were injured. These days, concerts are held at the park and their is a special fountain commemorating the Olympics which synchronizes colored lights with music.
What are the dimensions of an Olympic diving pool?
I hope this will help. The pool in Federal Way that was first used in the 1990 Goodwill games has a diving well 75' x 58' and a depth of 17'.
How many medals are in the Olympics?
962 medals including 302 gold medals 304 Silver Medals and 356 bronze medals
Medals will be awarded for 302 events, but since they are many teams of 2 or more individuals there will be many more medals awarded than the 906 difference medal awards. There are also events where 2 bronze medals are awarded instead of having a playoff for the metal. The 42 rowing metals for the 14 rowing events will be given to 138 individuals from winning pairs and teams. They actually made 10,000 medals.
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Where is 2013 Olympics going to be held?
The Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics are only held every 4 years. As the summer Olympics was last year, it will next be on in 2016. The winter Olympics were last held in 2010, so they will be.next on in 2014, thus meaning there will be no Olympics in 2013
When were the last summer olympic games in japan?
They were held in Athens in 2004, from the 13th of August until the 24th.
Can college hockey players play in the Olympics?
The NHL includes members from over 20 countries, so they don't really have any specific country advantage.
