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No. The Olympics were only Track and Field and the winners received laurel leaf crowns.
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Why do the winter Olympic games happen?
The Olympics are modeled after the ancient Greek Olympics which were a competition between Greek city-states. The Winter Olympics happen now to have snow and ice sports in the Olympics.
Were there were many team sports in the ancient Olympics?
no
What kind of sports or events did they do in Ancient Olympics?
Swimming
What kind of sports were involved in the winter and summer Olympics?
tennis,swimming,
What sports did china compete in the 1980 winter olympics?
China sent 24 athletes to the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid to compete in figure skating, speed skating, alpine skiing, cross country skiing, and biathlon. They did not win any medals. The 1980 Winter Olympics were the first Winter Olympics that China competed in.
Why do the winter Olympic games happen?
The Olympics are modeled after the ancient Greek Olympics which were a competition between Greek city-states. The Winter Olympics happen now to have snow and ice sports in the Olympics.
What sport will debut at the 2018 winter Olympics?
No sports will be added in the 2018 Winter Olympics.
What is the difference between summer and winter Olympics?
The Winter Olympics have competitions for sports that are considered 'cold weather sports' .... sports that can only be done on snow or ice. These sports include skiing, speed skating, and ski jumping. The Summer Olympics have competitions for sports that are considered 'warm weather sports'. These sports include athletics (track and field), marathon, and equestrian. There are Winter Olympics and Summer Olympics because you can play different sports in different seasons.
How many SPORTS are there in the 2010 winter Olympics?
Probably around ten, eleven, or twelve sports.
What are the same about the ancient and modern Olympics?
Women are now allowed to compete and there is a Marathon and there is winter Olympics and many more sports and no going naked. Ancient Olympic and Modern Olympic has a lots of events.
2010 winter Olympics where are the events?
There are 15 winter sports events that were announced to be apart of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
What is the last sports event taking place in the 2008 Winter Olympics?
There were no Winter Olympics in 2008.
Did the ancient Olympics have the winter games?
no
How many winter sports did they start off with in the Winter Olympics?
16 events in 9 sports
What sports did they have in the first modern Olympics?
The same as they had in the ancient olympics
What are the main sports of the winter Olympics?
Pie
What is difference between summer and winter Olympics?
The Winter Olympics have competitions for sports that are considered 'cold weather sports' .... sports that can only be done on snow or ice. These sports include skiing, speed skating, and ski jumping. The Summer Olympics have competitions for sports that are considered 'warm weather sports'. These sports include athletics (Track and Field), marathon, and equestrian. There are Winter Olympics and Summer Olympics because you can play different sports in different seasons.
