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because some countries have more major cities that could host than others
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What awards were given to athletes at the first olympic games and what awards are given today?
the first olympic "medals" was a branch of olive leafs
What were given to the Olympics games winners?
The original Olympic prize was a laurel wreath.
What are the three types of medals given out at the Olympic Games?
Gold, silver and bronze.
Why were the athletes given wreath of olive leaves?
The crown of olive leaves was an ancient Greek practice started at the original Olympic Games and continued in 2004 and at marathons.
Why did winners from ancient Olympics get olive branches?
A crown of leaves, known as a laurel wreath, were given to the winners of the Olympic games because of their association with Apollo. He is often represented wearing a laurel wreath around his head.
What awards were given to athletes at the first olympic games and what awards are given today?
the first olympic "medals" was a branch of olive leafs
What medals are given in the Olympic Games?
gold silver and bronze,
What were given to the Olympics games winners?
The original Olympic prize was a laurel wreath.
What are the three types of medals given out at the Olympic Games?
Gold, silver and bronze.
Why were the Olympic games given that particular name?
Well, the Olympic games started in Greece. The Greeks believed that their gods roamed on Mount Olympus. So that is where the name comes from.
When will the next Olympic games be held in London?
probably not in our lifetime again given how long it was since the previous games
What is true of ancient Olympic games?
The question is incomplete. There are no options given (for "which of the following") to answer this question.
What is true of the ancient olympic games?
The question is incomplete. There are no options given (for "which of the following") to answer this question.
How did Ka Ming Leung get into the Olympics?
He placed well enough in a regional Olympic qualifying event to be given the opportunity to compete in the Olympic Games themselves.
How come only japan hosted winter olympic in Asia?
The IOC has given the rights to Japan to host the Olympic games. No other Asian nation has be selected as of 2011.
Why were the Olympic games given there name?
As far as I know it is because they were started by the ancient Greeks and they were held on Mount Olympia.
How many counties participate in olympic hockey?
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), which oversees Olympic hockey, has 68 member countries. However only 12 top nations played in the 2010 Olympic Hockey tournament. In the past, the number of countries participating in any given Olympics ranged from 7 to 16.
