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What is the total number of countries that have competed in the Olympic Games?
205 countries competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympic games. Originally, 206 registered, but Brunei dropped out. This was the highest number of countries in the history of the modern Olympics.
Who took part in the olypice games?
Throughout the history of the Olympic games, many countries throughout the world have competed. Each country sends their best athletes to participate in their respective sports.
What is Japan's history in the Olympics and how long have they competed?
They were to host the winter and summer games of 1940; they were cancelled. They were only one of 5 countries to host both winter and summer Olympics (alongside USA, France, Canada, and Italy). They alos brought Judo (the gentle way) to the Olympics. They contested in may Olympics and are good and many sports.
Are the same sports always in the Olympics?
Generally the sports in the Olympics do not change much but have through out history I'm sure. I doubt the Greco-Romans competed in taekwando or the balance beam.
Has jamaican flag changed throughout the countries history?
yes it has
How many host teams competed in the history of cricket world cup final?
There were 14 countries in the world cup.
Why do we need to learn about the Olympics?
We need to learn about the Olympics so we have a better inderstanding about our countries history in sport and sportsmanship.
How many countries have won all three medals in Olympics history?
usa
Is Finland going to be in next years Olympics?
Yes, Finland has competed at every Summer Olympics since 1908 and will send athletes to compete in 2012. Finland has a rich history in the Summer Olympics and has won their most medals in athletics and wrestling.
When did track and field become part of the Olympics?
Track and field has been a part of the Modern Olympics since the first Modern Games in 1896. The first event known to be competed at the Ancient Olympics was the stade run, a foot race of approximately 190 meters. So it could be said that track, or an ancient variation of track, has been competed at the Olympics since the first Ancient Olympics. History states that the pentathlon was included at the Games in 708 BC. This pentathlon consisted of discus, jumping, javelin, running, and wrestling. Discus and javelin are the first known 'field' events competed at the Olympics.
What is the history of the Virgin Islands' participation in the Olympics?
Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, the U.S. Virgin Islands has competed at every Summer Olympics, except for the 1980 Games, since 1968 and has competed in five Winter Olympics. Athletes have won one medal, a silver at the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul by Peter Holmberg in one person dinghy sailing.
How many medals have Hungarian fencers won in the Olympics?
Throughout the history of the modern Olympics, Hungary has won a total of 83 medals in fencing events.
