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Who was the best discus thrower of all times?
As far as the Olympic Games go, that would be Al Oerter of the United States. He won gold medals in four consecutive Olympic Games (1956, 1960, 1964, 1968). A serious car accident almost ended his career after the 1956 Games but he recovered and went on to win three more gold medals.
Who won the first Japanese olympic medalist?
The first Olympic medalist for Japan was Ichiya Kumagae who won silver in men's singles tennis at the 1920 Summer Games in Amsterdam.
Who swept three alpine skiing events in the Olympic games in 1968?
Jean-Claude Killy of France won men's downhill, slalom, and giant slalom at the 1968 Winter Games in Grenoble.
When did the 100-meter-butterfly swim become an official sport in the Olympic Games?
1968 when USA swept the medals with Douglas Russell winning with a time of 55.9, Mark Spitz earning the silver and Ross Wales grabbing the bronze. Mark Spitz then won the event in 1972.
AL Oerter in Olympic games?
Al Oerter competed in 4 Olympic Games (1956, 1960, 1964, 1968) and won gold in discus throw at each. He also carried the flag into the stadium, with several other famous U.S. Olympians, at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles and brought the Olympic Torch into the stadium at the Opening Ceremonies of the 1996 Games in Atlanta.
What country got the most silver medals at the Olympic Games in 1968?
USSR (32).
What country got the most bronze medals at the Olympic Games in 1968?
USA (34).
Which country hosted the 1968 Olympic games?
The 1968 Olympic games were hosted in Mexico City, Mexico. The United States won the most medals, followed by the Soviet Union and Hungary.
When did Mark Spitz swim in the Olympic Games?
Mark Spitz competed in the 1968 and 1972 Summer Games. He won 2 gold and 2 bronze medals at the 1968 Games and 7 gold medals at the 1972 Games.
What sport did Don Schollander participate in and in what year did he win most of his medals?
Don Schollander was an American swimmer who competed in both the 1964 and 1968 Olympic Games. He won four gold medals in the 1964 Games and three gold medals and one silver medal in the 1968 Games.
Gymnastic olympic record holder?
The record for most Athletics Olympic medals won was 19 medals by Michael Phelps in swimming at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
What was the country that hosted the Olympic Games in 1968?
Mexico City, MexicoGrenoble, France
How many Olympic medals did Mark Spitz win?
Mark Spitz won 11 medals (9 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze) in his Olympic career. He won four (2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze) at the 1968 Summer Games in Mexico City and seven (7 gold) at the 1972 Summer Games in Munich.
How many olympic medals did France in the year of 1968?
In the 1968 Olympics held in Mexico, France won 7 Gold, 3 Bronze, and 5 Silver medals.
When was Asterix at the Olympic Games created?
Asterix at the Olympic Games was created in 1968.
Who won the Gold Medal of Field Hockey in 1928 Olympic?
Pakistan won gold medals in 1960, 1968 and 1984.
What are the release dates for 10th Winter Olympic Games - 1968?
10th Winter Olympic Games - 1968 was released on: USA: 6 February 1968
