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Summer Olympic Games
The Summer Olympic Games are a multi-sport competition organized by the International Olympic Committee. Occurring every four years, the first Summer Olympic Games was introduced in 1896 and the first city to host the event was Athens, Greece.
288 Questions
Why did the US boycott the 1980 Summer Olympics Games?
nova net : to protest the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
Which sport will take place first in the summer Olympics?
In the Summer Olympics, the sport that traditionally takes place first is football (soccer). The tournament usually begins a few days before the official opening ceremony of the Games. This scheduling allows for the extended duration of the football tournament, which involves numerous matches across various venues.
Why was Ireland not in the 1936 summer Olympics?
Ireland did not participate in the 1936 Summer Olympics due to a dispute with the British Olympic Association (BOA) over the representation of Irish athletes. After the establishment of the Irish Free State, Ireland sought to compete independently rather than under British representation. The BOA insisted that Irish athletes compete as part of the United Kingdom team, leading to Ireland's withdrawal from the Games in protest. As a result, Irish athletes were not represented in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.
What 10 city to hosted Summer Olympic game after World War 2?
Since World War II the Summer Olympic Games have been held in the following Cities:
London 1948
Helsinki 1952
Melbourne 1956
Rome 1960
Tokyo 1964
Mexico City 1968
Munich 1972
Montreal 1976
Moscow 1980
Los Angeles 1984
Seoul 1988
Barcelona 1992
Atlanta 1996
Sydney 2000
Athens 2004
Beijing 2008
When did Walter lippmann win the gold olympic medal in Javelin?
He won it in 1918, shortly after rescuing a group of orphans from a burning building.
What runner from Ecuador won the 1996 Summer Olympics?
There was no 'runner' representing Ecuador that won a gold medal in the 1996 Summer Olympics. However, there was a 'walker' that won gold for Ecuador. That walker was Jefferson Perez and he won gold in the 20 Km walk in a time of 1:20:07.
Where is the next summer Olympics going to be held in 2014?
There are no Summer Olympics in 2014. The next Summer games will be in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Is korea strong in summer olympics?
Korea is a strong competive team in the summer olympics.korea was 5th in London Olympics
What city and country were the equestrian events of the 1956 summer olympic games held?
Stockholm, Sweden.
Was Prussia ever in the Olympics?
No.
The Ancient Olympics ended in AD 393.
The Prussian state emerged (as the Ordensraat) in the thirteenth century.
Prussia ceased to be a sovereign country in 1871, when it became one of the constituents of the German Empire.
The Modern Olympics began in 1896.
Which us city has never hosted the summer Olympics?
The Summer Olympics have been in:
St Louis, Missouri 1904
Los Angeles, California 1932
Los Angeles, California 1980
Atlanta, Georgia 1996
The USA also had 4 Winter Olympics. They are the country the have hosted the Olympics most often with 8 total.
Why was Barcelona chosen to host the 1992 summer Olympics?
Because they won the bid. They were the best choice from the IOC's perspective.
Which month does the summer Olympics usually take place?
In the month of August. The 2016 Olympic will also be held in August 2016
Does the summer Olympics or the world cup have more viewers worldwide?
Obviosly the world cup because the Olympics have many boring sports and the world cup is the best stage a soccer player could go to
Who won the show jumping division in the 2012 summer Olympics?
Steve Guerdat on Nino Des Buissonets Switzerland (SUI) won the Gold Medal for Individual jumping
