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Why do you have summer Olympics and a winter Olympics?

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There are winter Olympics so people with winter sports interest can compete in the games. eg. Skiing, figure skating.

Summer Olympics so people with summer sports can compete in the games.

Gymnastics, swimming...ect.

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