The Olympics hold records for various events within Archery, Athletics (Track & Field), Swimming, Cycling, Shooting, Weightlifting, and Speed Skating.
For lists of the various records, see the Wikipedia link below.
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.
Mikke
yes.
it is the u.s.a
OR stands for Olympic Record, this is the best performance in the event that has occured in the Olympics
Current record holder for the Olympics is Almuneda Cid, having participated in the Olympics for Rhythmic Gymnastics 4 times.
Yes, it automatically replaces the current Olympic record.
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Greece
6 1/2
YES
The venue was called the Water Cube, and it was at the 2008 Olympics.