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Why was swimming put into the Olympics?
I am really not sure why you are asking this question. Swimming uses every part of your mind and body. Swimmers like myself work hard as do any other athletes. Swimmers are also the most physically fit people. You may think it is easy, but just try it. You will quickly be surprised.
What was life like for athletes?
Most would hear about Greek athletes from the first Olympics. Athletes often participated in the Olympics as a challenge to earn the winning title of the best athlete. For training, most athletes trained hard, but most had to run nude. And the events in the Olympics included Discus, Track, chariot racing and other sports that are still used in today's Olympics.
Are younger athletes at more of a risk for injuries?
No. Because they are playing other kids their age.
What drinks do athletes drink the day of the Olympics?
Could be water, lucozade sport and other energy drinks.
Most famous British athletes are competing in the 2008 Olympics?
Some of the athletes competing for Great Britain in the 2008 Olympics will be Penny Clark in Sailing, Julia Beckett in Swimming, and Peter Cousins in Judo. Click on the '2008 British Olympic Team' link below to visit the official British Olympic website and learn more about these and other athletes competing in the 2008 Olympics.
What are the differences between the 1948 Olympics and the 2012 Olympics?
The 1948 Olympics were in 1948 and London 2012 are in the year 2012 and the number of athletes, the number of women, the number of sports and the number of countries and a few other things.
How many athletes are repesenting russia in 2012?
No Russian teams have qualified for the sports of field hockey or football for these Games. The will have 436 athletes in the other 24 sports at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Are olympic weightlifters allowed steroids?
No. Officially Olympics athletes are not allowed to take steroids or other performance enhancing drugs which would result in being disqualified if discovered. Athletes are screened multiple times before and during the Olympics to keep everyone on a level playing field.
What products are offered by H2O Audio?
H2O audio is a very specialized electronics retailer offering good quality 100% waterproof headphones for swimmers, runners, and other endurance athletes.
What was the crown that the Greeks gave to the country that won the Olympics made out of?
In Ancient Greece, only Greek athletes participated. It would usually be against other athletes not countries. The highest honor was the olive branch crown.
Who thought up the Olympics?
The Greeks thought up the Olympics centuries ago. Since the Greeks were proud of their athletes, they wanted them to display their skills on a global stage. While the first Olympic games mainly consisted of Greek, Trojan, and other domestic athletes, it would be the spark of a global sporting phenomenon that continues today.
How many gold medals did the womens team Olympics win?
It was one, but the medal had to be given back when they found out that she had the advantage over other athletes from taking ritalin.
