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That was the triathlon which consisted of a 1,500 meter swim, 40 kilometers of road cycling, and 10 kilometers of road running. The gold medal winners were Brigitte McMahon of Switzerland and Simon Whitfield of Canada.
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What new womens team sport was played on sand at the 1996 summer olympics?
Beach Volleyball.
Has New Zealand ever hosted the Olympics?
New Zealand has never hosted the Olympics.
What year did New Zealand first enter the Olympics?
they entered the olympics in 1908
How often do the Summer Olymipics occur?
Every Olympic has a new event added to it, whether it a completely new sport, event, or existing event which allows another sex to compete in it. Here are some example of the past few Olympics sports addition. 2006 Turin added Snowboard Cross. 2008 Beijing added Open Water Swimming and BMX racing. 2010 Vancouver added Ski Cross. 2012 London will add Women's Boxing. 2014 Sochi will add Women's Ski Jumping. 2016 Rio will add Golf and Rogby.
Where were the winter Olympics bin 1932?
The 1932 Winter Olympics were held in Lake Placid, New York.
What is the new event in the 2010 winter Olympics?
Ski Cross.
What new event was added to the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games?
The one new event in the 2010 Winter Olympics is skicross.
What is Ski cross?
Ski cross is a new event in the Olympics as of 2010.
What is the name of the new sporting event introduced at the Beijing Olympics?
BMX
Are there any new events in the 2008 olympics?
Yes, in fact BMX cycling is a completely new event.
Which new game was introduced at the 2000 sydney olympics?
The Triathlon.
When was the new vault introduced in gymnastics?
In 2001, after the scandal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Who was New Zealands flag bearer at the Sydney 2000 Olympics?
That was equestrian Blyth Tait.
Name 5 new sports added to the Olympics since 1980?
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Who won the silver medal in women's shotput at the Rio 2016 Olympics?
Valerie Adams of New Zealand won the silver medal.
What was the anthem played at the 1952 Olympics when yvette Williams won her gold medal?
I found a New Zealand website that mentioned "God Defend New Zealand" was first played at an international event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich for the coxed eights gold medal winners from New Zealand. That would make me think that "God Save the Queen" was played for Yvette Williams. Click on the "TKI" link below to access this website that has audios of some of New Zealand gold medal winners.
What world event happend in 2000?
The turning of the century and the beginning of a new milennia
