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What is the longest track event in the Olympics?
The longest swimming event for men in the Olympics is the 1500 meter freestyle and for women is the 800 meter freestyle.
When did WOMEN'S ice hockey become an olympic sporting event?
In July of 1992, it was deciedd that women's hockey should take place in the olympics. The first games of women's olympic hockey started in the 1998 winter olympics.
When did swimming come to the Olympics?
As far as the modern Olympics go, swimming events have been a part since the first modern Games in 1896.
How many women competed in the 1912 Olympics?
53 ... 14 in diving, 27 in swimming, and 13 in tennis. You'll notice that 14+27+13 equals 54 and not 53. Greta Johannson of Sweden competed in both swimming and diving at the 1912 Games.
Who won the 100 meter free style swimming competition in the 2008 Olympics?
Alain Bernard won the men's 100m freestyle Britta Steffen won the women's 100m freestyle
What is the longest track event in the Olympics?
The longest swimming event for men in the Olympics is the 1500 meter freestyle and for women is the 800 meter freestyle.
What year did women's swimming become an olympic event?
Women first started swimming in the Olympics in 1912.
What length of the longest event in women's Olympic swimming?
800 Meter Freestyle
What event in the 2008 Olympics did Stephanie Rice compete in?
Stephanie Rice competed in and won gold in three events at the 2008 Olympics. The events were: Women's 200 metre individual medley swimming Women's 400 metre individual medley swimming Women's 4 × 200 metre freestyle relay swimming
For the Beijing Olympics what will be a first time Olympic event in 2008?
Marathon swimming (10k events for men and women), women's 3,000 meter steeplechase, and two new BMX cycling events.
Is there a women's discus event in the Olympics?
yes there is
When was women's fencing introduced to the Olympics?
Women's fencing was introduced to the Olympics in 1924, with the addition of the Individual Women's Foil event.
Which year was swimming included in the Olympics?
Swimming was first included in the Olympics in 1896, but has only been open to women since 1912. Hope this helps.
How many women go to the Olympics for swimming?
If you are from the Us and want to go to the Olympics in swimming, first you have to make a time standard to qualify for Olympic Trials. There are many events, but you can swim a maximum of six at Trials. The top two finishers for each event go to the Olympics. There are 14 individual events, and there are also 4 relays.
Who won the womens 4x100m freestyle relay swimming gold medal in the 2008 Olympics?
The team from the Netherlands (Inge Dekker, Ranomi Kromowidjojo, Femke Heemskerk, Marleen Veldhuis, Hinkelien Schreuder, and Manon van Rooijen) won the gold medal in the women's 4 x 100 meter freestyle relay swimming event in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
What is the longest women's event in olympic athletics?
The Marathon
What is the name of women's team swimming event that is like dancing in water?
Synchronized Swimming.
