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What is the total number of countries that have competed in the Olympic Games?

Athletes per Country Competing in the Olympics11,028 athletes participated in the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing.2,629 athletes participated in the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.Just a handful of countries send more than 100 athletes to the game. The United States sent 596 athletes to Beijing and 215 to Vancouver.When you consider all countries participating in the games (204 countries in Beijing and 82 in Vancouver), the large majority of them are small countries that only send 5 athletes or less. So calculating the average number of athletes sent by each country, you would get a small number.


Where do you go to try out for the Olympic games?

To try out for the Olympic Games, athletes typically go through a qualification process specific to their sport and country. This process varies but usually involves competing in national and international qualifying events. Athletes must meet the qualification standards set by their sport's international governing body and be selected by their national Olympic committee to represent their country in the Games.


The olympic games was first developed by which civilization?

The ancient Greeks, particularly the Spartans and Athenians, developed the Olympic games out of the practice of competing just for the fun and challenge of competing.


2 Where did the 1992 Olympic Games took place?

The 1992 Olympic Games took place in Barcelona, Spain. This event marked the first time the Summer Olympics were held in the city, and it is often credited with revitalizing Barcelona and showcasing its culture and architecture. The games featured 9,356 athletes from 169 countries competing in various sports.


In what year did the Italy first participate in winter olympic?

1924 Games in Chamonix. Italy had 23 athletes to competing in ski jumping, cross country skiing, bobsleigh, and military ski patrol. They won no medals.