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If you brake an world record at the Olympics do you brake the olynpic record record?
Breaking a world record at the Olympics means you are breaking the world record, not just the Olympic record. Olympic records are specific to the Olympics event itself, whereas world records are recognized as the best performance in the world for that particular event.
In the Olympics who holds the World and Olympic high jump record?
World Record: Javier Sotomayor (CUB) 2.45m Olympic Record: Charles Austin (USA) 2.39m
What does Olympic Best record mean?
That means that person has the best record for a specific sport at the Olympics. It is contrasted with the World Record, which is the fastest or best ever. It is entirely possible for them to be the same. The World record will always be better or the same as the Olympic Record.
Why is an Olympic record not considered to be a world record?
An Olympic record is the greatest achieved in the Olympic games. A world record is the greatest achieved anywhere, ever. In some instances an Olympic record is also the world record.
Is an olympic record the same as a world record?
No they are not the same. A World Record can be broken at any time. Whereas an Olympic Record can only be broken at the Olympic Games (it's a glorified Meet Record.) Keep in mind that a World Record CAN be set at the Olympic Games (which would in turn, automatically break the Olympic Record as well.) A World Record outranks an Olympic Record.
In the 1940s what was the world record for high jump in the Olympics?
There was no Olympic Games during the time of 1940-1944 because of World War Two
Who won two goals in track and field with world record timing in 2006 in Olympics?
There was no Olympiccompetition in 2006, but I suspect that was a typo, in the 2008 Olympics however Usain Bolt won the 100 meters, and 200 meters in world record times 9.69 sec and 19.30 seconds respectively. 100 meter time broke his team mate Osafa Powell's world record which was 9.74, and Michael Johnson's 200 meter world and Olympic record which was 19.32 from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Usain Bold was also apart of the world and Olympic record breaking 4 x 100 meter relay.
What are three world records that have been broken at the Olympics?
Ben Johnson broke the Olympic and World record in the 100 metres, Robert Fazekas broke the Olympic record in the men's discus,..these are only two but i cant find any more...Hope this helps :)
Is breaking the world record in an Olympic game delete the former Olympic record?
Yes. The new record becomes both the Olympic Record and the World Record. You will notice this is the case for several events.
What is the difference between the Australian Record the olympic record the commenwealth record and the world record and when can they be set?
the australian record would be the fastest time ever run by an australian (it's the same concept with other countries, i.e. American record, British record, etc.) the olympic record is the fastest time ever run in the olympics, and the commonwealth record is the fastest time ever run in the commonwealth games. and of course, the world record is the fastest time ever run. the olympic record can only be set in the olympics, and the commonwealth record can only be set in the commonwealth games. the australian and world record can be set anywhere at any time.
How many records were broken at the London 2012 Olympics?
30 world records were broken during the Olympic games. Olympic records were also broken as were many athletes individual record for the event
Who holds the men's 200m freestyle world record and olympic record?
Michael Phelps holds both records for the 200 meter men's freestyle. His record was 1:42.96 at the summer Olympics in 2008 in Beijing.
