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Why has Africa not been considered in the past to host the summer Olympics?
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When did Ethiopia participate in the Olympics?
Ethiopia first participated in the Summer Olympics in 1956 and has been to every Summer Olympics, except the 1976 Summer Olympics, since then.
How many modern Winter and Summer Olympics have been held as of 2009?
27 Summer Olympics, 3 were canceled. 20 winter Olympic games, 2 were canceled. The major difference in numbers is because the summer Olympics started in 1896, while the winter Olympics started in 1924.
Was there ever an Olympics hosted in Finland?
Yes, in 1952 the summer Olympics were held in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. The winter Olympics have never been held in Finland.
How many times has the winter Olympics been in England?
The Winter Olympics have never been held in England. The 1908 and 1948 Summer Games were held in England and the upcoming 2012 Summer Games will be held in England.
Will the Olympics be held in Africa?
Up until 2020, there will be no Olympics held in Africa. There have been no bids put forward, or accepted to this point. There may, however, of course, be one held on this continent in the future.
How many times has the winter Olympics been in Africa?
The Winter Olympics have never been held in Africa.
Has Olympics been in Canada?
Summer Olympics: 1976Winter Olympics: 1988Winter Olympics: 2010
How long has the summer Olympics been going on?
In modern times, the first Summer Olympics was in 1896.
When did Ethiopia participate in the Olympics?
Ethiopia first participated in the Summer Olympics in 1956 and has been to every Summer Olympics, except the 1976 Summer Olympics, since then.
How many Olympics has US been in?
USA has been in every Summer Olympics, except the 1980 Games, and every Winter Olympics. That makes USA competing in 25 Summer Olympics and 20 Winter Olympics
Has cycling been discontinued in the Olympics?
No, it's still in the summer Olympics.
Where Olympics have been heldMap of all locations?
In 2012 the summer Olympics will be held in Britain. In the summer Olympics after that (2015) they will be held in Chicago in America.
How many times since the year 2000 have the summer Olympics been held in London?
How many times has the summer olympics been held in London?
How long has Canada been competing in the Olympics?
Canada has been competing in the Olympics since 1900. Canada has been competing in both the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics.
Have the Olympics ever been in Germany?
Yes. The summer Olympics in 1936 and 1972 and the winter Olympics in 1936
How many Summer Olympics have been hosted till date including the Beijing Olympics 2008?
The 2008 Beijing Olympics was the 29th Summer Olympic Games.
Which two continents do not participate in the Olympics?
A Summer Olympics has not been held on the continents of Africa nor South America.
