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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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What Is The Olympic Oath And Who Takes It?
"In the name of all the competitors I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, committing ourselves to a sport without doping and without drugs, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams."
How many gold medals has Dominique Dawes won in all?
One. She won gold at the 1996 Summer Olympics in team competition. She also won a bronze at 1996 Games in floor exercise and a bronze at the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in team competition.
How many gold medals have Great Britain won in the history of the winter Olympics?
9 ... 4 in figure skating, 2 in curling, and 1 each in ice hockey, skeleton, and bobsleigh.
Who won the women's heptathlon at the 1988 summer Olympics?
Jackie Joyner-Kersee won Olympic gold for the heptathlon and the long jump in 1988.
Where will the 2018 summer olympicss be held?
The 2018 Winter Olympics will be held in Pyeongchang, South Korea on February 9-25, 2018. It will be South Korea's first time hosting Winter Olympics, but second hosting overall Olympics (they hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics in capital Seoul).
Cities that put in a bid for the 2018 Winter Olympics were Munich (Germany), Pyeongchang (South Korea), and Annecy (France).
Why is the Olympic flame so important to the Olympics?
During the Ancient Olympic Games, a sacred flame was lit from the sun's rays at Olympia, and stayed lit until the Games were completed. This flame represented the "endeavor for protection and struggle for victory." It was first introduced into our Modern Olympics at the 1928 Amsterdam Games. Since then, the flame has come to symbolize "the light of spirit, knowledge, and life."
Who was the winner of the discus throw in the 1932 Olympics?
Men: John Anderson, United States
Women: Lillian Copeland, United States
What two countries have participated in every modern Olympic games since 1896?
What is the Kenyan Olympic qualifying time for 100 meters?
for all countries they need to beat at least 10:21 to have a chance at 1 of 3 spots for the country or if the top runner only beats 10:28 they are allowed 1 runner
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.
