they participated in the running
Athletes participate in sporting events.
1900 Games in Paris. Russia sent four athletes to participate in fencing and equestrian events. No medals were won.
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The Olympic Games are fun to watch and participate in. For the athletes, it's pride in representing their country on an international stage. For the average person, it's watching some of the greatest sporting events in the world.
There will be 302 events that the athletes will compete in
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The Olympic games are about bringing the best athletes from around the world to compete in events. Athletes compete for the chance to win the gold medal.
According to the Peruvian Olympic Committee, at least 12 athletes will participate at the 2008 Games in athletics, badminton, swimming, taekwondo, shooting, wrestling, judo and fencing.
Saudi Arabia sent athletes to the 2008 Olympic Games to compete in Shooting, Equestrian, and Weightlifting.
Olympic alternates don't get medals in team events, unless at some point in time they participate in the event to any extent. The alternates aren't alone however, coaches don't get medals either
Niger sent a team of 5 athletes to the 2008 Games to participate in athletics, taekwondo, and swimming.
The athletes had to participate in more events.