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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 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.
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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