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In the ancient Olympic Games the winners got an olive wreath and palm branches. They also could have a life-size statue erected in their honour in Olympia.
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What do Olympic medals stand for?
They stand for wining in the Olympics
Who is Emil Zatopek?
Emil Zátopek chieved fame in wining the 5000, the 10000 and the marathon at the 1952 Olympics.
What countries have only one participant for Olympics 2008?
Nauru was the only country with only one participant. If you were curious, the participant was Itte Detenamo and he competed in weightlifting.
How many athletes participant in the 2010 winter Olympics?
2
Who is the youngest male participant in the Beijing 2008 Olympics?
The youngest male participant in the Beijing 2008 Olympics probably is English diver Thomas Dalay, born in 1994. Francoise Pardos
Is Ireland very confident a bout wining a medal in the Olympics?
yes ireland is confidant about winning the medal from the olympics sonia o sulivan is irish and went to the olympics.
When did Zambia first participant in the Olympics?
1964 Summer Games in Tokyo.
Who was the only participant from India in any winter Olympics?
it was Norman Pritchard.
Which continents participant in the Olympics?
Asia Europe Africa America Australasia
How did Cathy Freeman become an significant Australian?
By wining races culminating in winnig gold in the sydne 2000 Olympics
Is the world gymnaestrada bigger then the Olympics?
The Olympics has more country's but the gymnaestrada is the biggest participant event in the world with double the amount of participants.
Does the host country of the winter olympics receive funds?
Yes, the host country of the Winter Olympics does receive funds from the government.
