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In the 1980 Moscow Olympics A U.S.-led boycott reduced the number of participating nations to 80, the lowest number since 1956. Aleksandr Dityatin earned medals in every men's gymnastics event to become the only athlete ever to win eight medals in one Olympics. Super-heavyweight Teófilo Stevenson became the first boxer to win the same division three times. Gerd Wessig became the first male high jumper to break the world record at the Olympics and swimmer Vladimir Salnikov broke the 15-minute barrier for the 1,500m. In adramatic confrontation, runners Steve Ovett and Sebastian Coe split the 800 and 1,500m.
The U.S. doesn't have the power to completely boycott an Olympic Event, however they do have enough influence and followers to ruin it for any city they feel like.
80 NOCs (Nations)
5,179 athletes (1,115 women, 4,064 men)
203 events
5,615 media (2,685 written press, 2,930 broadcasters)
Yes & no.. Lose in winter all the time, boycotted a game w soviets & we are about to lose to Chinese -- first time losing summer games yeah 2012!
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When did Finland host the winter Olympics?
Finland has never hosted the Winter Olympics.
Which country host the winter Olympics in 2006?
The 2006 Winter Olympics was held in Turin, Italy.
What year did cortina d'ampezzo host the winter Olympics?
Cortina d'Ampezzo hosted the 1956 winter olympics.
What year did Nagano host the Winter Olympics?
In 1998
Which is the host city winter olympic of 1918?
The U.S.A was the host of the 1918 winter Olympics. They were held in Lake Placid, NY.
How many times did the US host the winter Olympics?
8 times
What city was the host of the last winter Olympics?
The last city to host the Winter Olympics was Torino, Italy in 2006.
When did Finland host the winter Olympics?
Finland has never hosted the Winter Olympics.
Does the host country of the winter olympics receive funds?
Yes, the host country of the Winter Olympics does receive funds from the government.
When will the US host the winter Olympics again?
To be announced. The 2010 Winter Olympics were chosen in 2003 to be in Vancouver, Canada and the 2014 Winter Olympics were chosen in 2006 to be in Sochi, Russia. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_Olympics#The_future
Was Australia host to the 1988 Winter Olympics?
No, the 1988 Winter Olympics was in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Which country host the winter Olympics in 2006?
The 2006 Winter Olympics was held in Turin, Italy.
When did Calgary host the winter Olympics?
Calgary host the Olympics in 1988 and events were held in venue in or around Calgary.
What does a city have to have to host a winter Olympics?
goog
Can and city host the Winter Olympics?
Yes
Did Romania ever host a winter Olympics?
No.
When will the USA host the summer Olympics?
For the 2016 Summer Olympics, Chicago is a candidate for the host city. The 2014 Winter Olympics will be in Sochi, Russia. The 2012 Olympics will be in London, and the 2010 Winter Olympics will be held in Vancouver, Canada.
