What records were broken at the 2010 Olympics?
At the 2010 Olympics, Canada set a record for the most gold medals won by a host nation with 14 gold medals. Additionally, Canada also set a new record for the most gold medals won in a single Winter Olympics by a country.
What countries were represented in the 2010 Olympics?
204 nations competed at the 2012 Olympics:
A
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
B
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
C
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Chinese Taipei
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Ivory Coast
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
D
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
E
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
F
Federated States of Micronesia
Fiji
Finland
France
G
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Great Britain
Greece
Grenada
Guam
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
H
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
I
Iceland
Independent Olympic Athletes
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
J
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
K
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
L
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
M
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
N
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
Norway
O
Oman
P
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Q
Qatar
R
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
S
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
São Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
T
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
U
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
V
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Virgin Islands
Y
Yemen
Z
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Which athlete has won the most gold medals for the US in the winter Olympics?
Bjoern Dahlie of Norway (crosscountry skiing)
What is the slogan for the 2010 Olympics?
It is doubtful that the British Olympic Committee has yet announced an official slogan. Two slogans have emerged as possibilities: "Live as One" and "One world, one dream." However, there appears to be no official support for either of these suggestions.
How often are the oylimpic games held?
The Olympics are held every 4 years. The Winter Olympics and the Summer Olympics are separted by two years, but, it's every 4 years. The next Winter Olympics will be in 2014, and 2018. The next Summer Olympics (after 2012) will be in 2016 and 2020.
What is more important-gold or total medals?
It would depend on the size of the medals, naturally, since a huge silver one would be more valuable than a small gold one. But assuming equal value, gold is worth more. The market for gold is always overinflated because everyone values it high.
Where is the next winter Olympics being held and what year?
The next Winter Olympics will be in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 2010.
How much did Canada bid for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver?
the bid is not a monetary value although it is costing british columbians untold millions
When will the Olympic cauldron be lit in Vancouver?
Already did by four athletes. Wayne Gretzky, Steve Nash, Catriona LeMay-Doan, Steve Nash & Nancy Greene
What sport was introduced at the 2010 Olympics?
snowboard cross is the sport introduced at the winter Olympics 2010
A person who entered the 2010 winter Olympics?
the gold medalist was Mealle Ricker, from canda, and the silver medalist was Debora Anthonizio, and the bronze medalits was ZOlivia Nobbs. :)
Who is the most decorated winter Olympian?
Speed skater Cindy Klassen.
Klassen won five medals (1 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze) at the 2006 Winter Games in Turin.
Gold: women's 1500 meters
Silver: women's 1000 meters and women's team pursuit
Bronze: women's 3000 meters and women's 5000 meters
Where does Lindsey vonn live NOW?
Lindsey Vonn was born in Minneapolis and grew up in the Twin Cities area.
How many medals did Australia win at the 2010 Olympics?
According to the Australian Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, that was Cathy Freeman who won the women's 400 meter run at the 2000 Games in Sydney. He's lying they haven't reached 1 yet! British till i die
How many athletes will particapate in 2010 Olympics?
Approximately 5,500 athletes from over 80 countries will participate at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010. The Opening Ceremonies are eight days from today, beginning at 6:00 PM Vancouver Time (UTC-8) on February 12th, 2010.
Which country is going to held next Olympics?
2010 - Winter - Vancouver, Canada
2012 - Summer - London, England
2014 - Winter - Sochi, Russia
How many gold medals did Canada win in the 2010 winter Olympics?
Canada won 17 medals at the 2002 Winter Olympics: 7 gold, 3 silver and 7 bronze.
How many medals did Romania win in 2010 winter Olympics?
Romania sent a team of 101 athletes (40 men and 61 women) to participate in the 2008 Games in Beijing. They won 8 medals (4 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze).
What city hosted the 2010 Olympics?
There is no 2010 Summer Olympics. The Olympics in 2010 was a Winter Olympics that took place in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The next summer Olympics after the 2010 Winter Olympics is the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
How much did Canada spend on the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics?
Canada spent about 1.5 billion Canadian dollars
How did the city and country prepare for the 2010 winter Olympics?
they warmed up with a healthy diet!
How much did 1 seat cost for the opening ceremony In the 2010 Olympics?
The 2008 beijing olympic opening ceremony cost over $100 million. This is about $476,000 per minute and $8,000 per second. This is twice the cost of the 2004 Athens opening ceremony. All I can say is good luck in topping THAT London.