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Who holds the olympic record in the 3000 meter run and when?
Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, the Olympic record for the 3000 meter steeplechase is 8:05:51 by Julius Kariuki of Kenya at the 1988 Games in Seoul.
Who was the 1976 mens 100 meter olympic champion?
Hazely Croftford
Who won the first olympic gold medal for Canada?
George Orton. Orton (from Strathroy, Ontario) won the 2500 meter steeplechase event at the 1900 Games in Paris.
In what city did the first Canadian athlete win an olympic medal?
Paris, France. George Orton, born in of Strathroy, Ontario, won Canada's first Olympic medal at the 1900 Games in Paris. He won the 2500 meter steeplechase and finished third in the 400 meter hurdles.
Did Canada win an Olympic gold medal in Paris in 1900?
Yes. George Orton (born in Strathroy, Ontario) won the 2500 meter steeplechase event. He also won a bronze medal in 400 meter hurdles.
Who was the 1968 men's 100 meter Olympic champion?
Jim Hines of the United States won gold in the 100 meter dash at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City with a time of 9.95 seconds.
For the Beijing Olympics what will be a first time Olympic event in 2008?
Marathon swimming (10k events for men and women), women's 3,000 meter steeplechase, and two new BMX cycling events.
Who was the first Olympic gold medalist for Canada?
George Orton.Orton won the 2500 meter steeplechase event at the 1900 Games in Paris. He also won bronze in the 400 meter hurdles event at the 1900 Games. George Orton was born in Strathroy, Ontario.
How many Olympic medals have Tanzania won?
Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, athletes from Tanzania have won two medals in Olympic competition. Filbert Bayi won silver in men's 3000 meter steeplechase at the 1980 Games in Moscow and Suleiman Nyambui won silver in men's 5000 meter run at the 1980 Games in Moscow.
What year was the first summer Olympics for 100 meter dash held?
The 1896 Games in Athens. The first Olympic champion in the 100 meter dash was Tom Burke of the United States.
Who is Rob Heffernan?
Robert, or Rob, Heffernan is an Irish race walker who competed in the 2008 Olympic Games. He is married to Marian Andrews who is a 2012 Olympic champion for the Women's 400 meter relay.
What event is usually 3000 meters long and has barriers and water jumps?
The 3000 meter steeplechase.
