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What dates will the olympic games run?
The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games will run from 8-8-2008 until 18-8-2008
When will 2016 winter Olympic games be held?
Never. The 2016 Olympic Games are Summer games - the Winter Games will not be until 2018. The 2016 Summer games begin on the 5th of August and end on the 21st.
Who was the woman's Olympic high jump gold medalist in 1912?
No one. Women did not begin competing in Olympic athletics (track and field) until the 1928 Games in Amsterdam.
How many days until the 2008 Olympics begin if today is February 27th 2008?
The answer is being written of February 7. The 2008 Games in Beijing are scheduled to begin on August 8. That would mean there are 6 months and one day until the start of the 2008 Games.
When will 2016 winter Olympics be held?
Never. The 2016 Olympic Games are Summer games - the Winter Games will not be until 2018. The 2016 Summer games begin on the 5th of August and end on the 21st.
How long will the Olympic torch be lit?
Until the Olympic Games end.
Did the Olympic games take place during the Civil War?
No. The Modern Era of the revival of the Olympic Games did not begin until 1896. That was the first Olympiad since the days of ancient Greece. The Winter Olympics were first held in 1924.
Where women allowed in ancient olympic games?
no they were not allowed to take part in the olympic games until 1900
Do Olympic athletes get paid for TV interviews?
No they cannot be paid if they compete in the Olympic games, they are amateurs until they are paid professionally, then they can no longer compete in the Olympic games.
What are some of the current Olympic sports?
There are many Olympic sports, but are not limited to: Swimming Track and Field Rowing Basketball Baseball (up until the Beijing Olympics) Gymnastics Cycling
When does olympic 2008 boxing begin?
Boxing event begin at the "Workers Indoor Arena" in Beijing on Saturday August 9th and run daily until Sunday August 24th. Events are broadcast daily, usually on CNBC and Telemundo. Final matches on august 23rd & 24thon NBC.
Which cities have had both summer and winter olympic events?
None until recently. There have been several countries that have hosted both a Winter and Summer Games (United States, France, Italy, Canada, Germany, Japan) but no city had hosted both a Summer and Winter Games until Beijing was awarded the 2022 Winter Games after hosting the 2008 Summer Games
