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1 day ago · The Summer Olympic Games, also known as the Games of the Olympiad, and often referred to as the Summer Olympics, is a major international multi-sport event normally held once every four years on leap years (except 1900 and 2021). The inaugural Games took place in 1896 in Athens, Greece, and the most recent Games were held in 2021 in Tokyo ...
- All-time Olympic Games Medal Table
The all-time medal table for all Olympic Games from 1896 to...
- 1896 Summer Olympics
The 1896 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of...
- Bids
National Olympic Committees that wish to host an Olympic...
- All-time Olympic Games Medal Table
5 days ago · The Olympic Games, like almost all Greek games, were an intrinsic part of a religious festival. They were held in honour of Zeus at Olympia by the city-state of Elis in the northwestern Peloponnese. The first Olympic champion listed in the records was Coroebus of Elis, a cook, who won the sprint race in 776 bce.
- What are the Olympic Games?The Olympic Games are an athletic festival that originated in ancient Greece and were revived in the late 19th century. They are the world’s foremo...
- What is the origin of the Olympic Games?The first Olympic Games had achieved major importance in Greece by the end of the 6th century BCE. They began to lose popularity when Greece was co...
- When are the Olympic Games?The Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games are each held every four years. After 1992, when both a Summer and Winter Games were held, they h...
- Where are the Olympic Games held?The International Olympic Committee chooses the location of each Olympic Games. The choice is based on applications made by the chief authority of...
- What are the prizes at the Olympics?In individual Olympic events the award for first place is a gold medal, for second place a silver medal, and for third place a bronze medal. Diplom...
- Are the Olympic Games an overall benefit for their host countries and cities?Winning a bid to host the Olympic Games has been considered a major boon for any city, but not all agree. Proponents believe that hosting the Olymp...
1 day ago · Ticket prices for the 2018 Winter Olympics were announced in April 2016 and tickets went on sale in October 2016. Event tickets ranged in price from ₩20,000 South Korean won (approx. US$17) to ₩900,000 (~US$787) while tickets for the opening and closing ceremonies ranged from ₩220,000 (~US$192) to ₩1.5 million (~US$1311). The exact ...
3 days ago · United States at theSummer Olympics. The United States of America has sent athletes to every celebration of the modern Summer Olympic Games with the exception of the 1980 Summer Olympics, during which it led a boycott in protest of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) is the National ...
5 days ago · For the marathon: 1 November 2022. For the 10000m, Decathlon/Heptathlon, 20km Walk and Relays: 31 December 2022. For all other events: 1 July 2023. The marathon qualifying period has a few closing milestones: 30 January 2024 (for 80% of the quota to be filled/considered qualified) and 5 May 2024 (for the remainder).
3 days ago · October Flower - Marigold (Creativity and Passion) and Cosmos (Peace and Tranquility). October Birthstone - Opal and Tourmaline (Healing). Full Moon Date - October 15, 2016 Coordintated Universal Time (UTC). Libra - September 23 to October 22. Scorpio - October 23 to November 21.
4 days ago · Welcome to the Mallorca Olympic Triathlon, an event that will take place on May 25, 2024 in Colònia de Sant Jordi, Mallorca. A competition that is already celebrating its 12th edition and to which thousands of athletes from all over the world join to enjoy a unique day in a spectacular place. 1.5 km of swimming surrounded by crystalline waters ...
