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What was the previous record for the most number of overall medals by the host country of a winter Olympics?
The previous record for gold medals by the host country was 10. The previous best for gold medals at the winter games, host or not, was 13 by Norway and Russia.
How many kilos is the gold medal in Olympic games?
The Medals: The Olympic medals are designed especially for each individual Olympic Games by the host city's organizing committee. Each medal must be at least three millimeters thick and 60 millimeters in diameter. Also, the gold and silver Olympic medals must be made out of 92.5 percent silver, with the gold medal covered in six grams of gold.
How many gold medals has Canada won as a host country?
Canada has won a total of 16 gold medals as host of the Winter Olympics: 2 in 1988 in Calgary, Alberta and 14 in 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
What is the highest number of gold medals ever earned by a Winter Olympics host country?
Canada with 14 at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Does the host country of the Olympics usually take home the most gold medals?
No, if you look at the last Olympic Games held in Greece in 2004, the host nation took just 6 gold medals, the country who takes home the most Gold is usually China, Russia or America, these are huge countries with alot of athletes from which to pick the best for their Olympic squad.
What are olympic metals made of?
The Olympic medals are designed especially for each individual Olympic Games by the host city's organizing committee. Each medal must be at least three millimeters thick and 60 millimeters in diameter. Also, the gold and silver Olympic medals must be made out of 92.5 percent silver, with the gold medal covered in six grams of gold. (sjt)
Who pay for the olympic americans medals?
The host city is responsible for providing all the medals.
Which country has won the most gold medals in a single winter Olympics?
After the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, the record for most Gold Medals in a single Winter Olympics won by a single nation is 14, held by Canada. Since Canada set this record at a Winter Olympics that they hosted, the most Gold Medals won during a single Winter Olympics by a host nation is also 14.
Who was chosen to design the 2012 London Olympic Medals?
The Olympic medals are designed especially for each individual Olympic Games by the host city's organizing committee.
How many gold medals did Britain win in the 1908 Olympic Games?
The host nation of Great Britain won a total of 146 medals at the 1908 Summer Olympics - including 56 golds.
Is it real gold on a triathlon medal?
The Olympic medals are designed especially for each individual Olympic Games by the host city's organizing committee. Each medal must be at least three millimeters thick and 60 millimeters in diameter. Also, the gold and silver Olympic medals must be made out of 92.5 percent silver, with the gold medal covered in six grams of gold. http://history1900s.about.com/od/greateventsofthecentury/a/olympicfacts.htm
Did Finland ever host a Winter Olympic?
No.
