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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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When were the Olympic games held in Barcelona?

Barcelona, Spain hosted the 25th Summer Olympic Games in 1992.

The 25th Summer Olympics were held July 25, 1992 - August 9, 1992. There were 257 events in 25 sports, and 169 countries participated.

How many gold medals did the Olympics win last year?

Egypt medal counts in the Summer Olympics since they began participating in 1912: 2004: 1 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze, 5 total

2000: No medals

1996: No medals

1992: No medals

1988: No medals

1984: 0 gold, 1 silver, 0 bronze, 1 total

1980: Did not participate

1976: No medals

1972: No medals

1968: No medals

1964: No medals

1960: 0 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze, 2 total

1956: No medals

1952: 0 gold, 0 silver, 1 bronze, 1 total

1948: 2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze, 5 total

1936: 2 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze, 5 total

1932: Did not participate

1928: 2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze, 4 total

1924: No medals

1920: No medals

1912: No medals In Summer Olympics history, Egypt has won 7 gold, 7 silver, and 9 bronze for a total of 23 medals.

What day was the first modern olympic games held?

Opening ceremonies were on 6 April 1896; closing ceremonies were on 15 April 1896.

Why do you light the Olympic torch?

A torch is carried to help people see in the dark of night.

Would it be possible to print a picture of the Olympic rings?

Yes, I have found a reliable web page where you can copy, paste, and print pictures. Here is the URL:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b1/Olympic_Rings.svg/800px-Olympic_Rings.svg.png

What type of martial arts is accepted at the Olympics?

At one time the karate was suggested but they could meet not the specifications.

The present summer olympic includes both Judo and Tae Kwon Do Both these martial art s have a single world body to provide uniformity in their sport.

When did women first run in track and field at the Olympics?

In the Ancient Olympics, women were not allowed to play at all, and the only way to "compete" in a sense, was to enter horses in an equestrian competition. Women participated first in 1900 Paris Games and could play lawn tennis and golf. Athletics and gymnastics were available to women in 1928. In 2012, this year, women boxing was allowed, so now there are no sports that don't allow women.

Who built the Olympic stadium in Montreal?

It is located near the East end, and is near Viau metro station.

How many competitors in Olympics games?

approximately how many competitors will compete at the london olympic games?

Where did nastia lukin compete in the 2004 Olympics?

Nastia Liukin has won a number of international and national medals.

In 2008 Nastia Liukin won 5 medals at the Olympic Games. Nastia won a gold medal in the women's artistic gymnastic All-Around competition, a silver medal on the Uneven Bars, a bronze medal on the Floor Exercise, a silver medal on the Balance Beam and a silver medal from the Team Competition.

Nastia Liukin is tied with Shannon Miller for winning the most Olympic medals.

Who won the Winter Olympic Games Men's Ice Hockey Final in 2002?

Canada and the United States.

Canada defeated the USA, 5-2, to win the gold medal. Joe Sakic and Jerome Iginla each scored twice for Canada in the gold medal game.

How to win on pot o gold machine?

There is no real way to cheat a pot 'o gold machine. Engineers construct the equipment with built-in cheat resisting components in the software that runs this popular type of video casino game.

Is 2020 Olympics in India?

India hopes to compete in the winter Olympics, but they may have to compete as independent athletes because the Indian Olympic Association has been suspended by the International Olympic Committee

Who created the Official Olympic Flag?

The Olympic Flag was created by Baron Pierre de Coubertin.

Where is Mark Spitz?

Mark Spitz was at one time a 9 time Olympic champion in swimming. At the 1972 Summer Olympics, he won seven gold medals. He is currently a motivational speak and corporate spokesperson. He also works as a stock broker. He lives in California with his wife Suzy and sons Matthew and Justin.

When was the 28th summer Olympic games held?

The 1988 Winter Olympics, were held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The 1988 Summer Olympics, were held in Seoul, South Korea.

Why are the olympic rings rings not triangles?

The torch is triangular in shape - a first for Olympictorches, which are traditionally cylindrical.

Who buys olympic 50p coins?

29!

1. Athletics

2. Archery

3. Football

4. Shooting

5. Sailing

6. Hockey

7. Handball

8. Basketball

9. Badminton

10. Judo

11. Taekwondo

12. Fencing

13. Modern Pentathlon

14. Triathlon

15. Aquatics (Swimming)

16. Equestrian

17. Boccia

18. Wheelchair Rugby

19. Rowing

20. Boxing

21. Canoeing

22. Cycling

23. Goalball

24. Volleyball

25. Table Tennis

26. Tennis

27. Weightlifting

28. Wrestling

29. Gymnastics

When did the US boycott the Olympic games?

The 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan spurred Jimmy Carter to issue an ultimatum on January 20, 1980 that the United States would boycott the Moscow Olympics if Soviet troops did not withdraw from Afghanistan within one month. Sixty-five countries did not participate in the Olympics despite being invited. While some of these may not have participated because of the boycott, some did not participate for economic reasons.

Who holds the olympic record for the mens long jump?

Bob Beamon of the United States who jumped 8.90 meters (29 feet, 2 1/2 inches) at the 1968 Summer Games in Mexico City.