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Who won the olympic gold medal for discus throw in 1952?
Men: Simeon Iness, United States Women: Nina Romashkova-Ponomaryova, Soviet Union
Why are flowers given when Olympic athletes get a medal?
They are given a bunch of flowers so they can't have just one thing like a medal they won't be that special if they only have one thing.
Have Honduras ever won a medal at the Olympics?
No. Athletes from Honduras have competed in athletics, boxing, fencing, football, judo, rowing, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, and weightlifting without winning an Olympic medal.
Do the olympic gold medal winners have to pay taxes on the medal?
Only U.S. Olympic athletes are liable to pay income tax on medals earned and prizes received at the London games. Under U.S. tax law, they must add the value of their Olympic medals and prizes to their taxable income. At today's commodity prices, the value of a gold medal is about $675. A silver medal is worth about $385 while a bronze medal is worth under $5. There are also prizes that accompany each medal: $25,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver, and $10,000 for bronze.
What year did Mozambique first compete in the olympic games?
1980 Summer Games in Moscow. They sent 14 athletes to compete in swimming and athletics without winning a medal.
Has an Australian ever won an Olympic medal in javelin?
No.
What are the Olympic games about?
The Olympic games are about bringing the best athletes from around the world to compete in events. Athletes compete for the chance to win the gold medal.
How much do Australian Olympic medal winners get paid?
2
Do Canadian olympic athletes receive cash when they win gold medal?
Yes.
Do athletes get paid if they don't medal at the olympics?
Yes they get paid by their sponsors and olympic partners
Who was the first indigenous Australian to win an Olympic gold medal?
Cathy Freeman
Who lit the olympic torch at the 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies?
7 young athletes that were chosen by gold medal winners from GB
What do the first three athletes of every event get in the olympic games?
A gold medal and bragging rights.
How much do American athletes make per medal in the Olympics?
Olympic athletes are not paid to participate, or receive monetary rewards for medals awarded.
Which New Zealander won a gold medal competing for a combined Australian team?
That was Malcolm Champion who swam as part of the 1912 gold medal winning 4x200 meter freestyle relay team for the Olympic team that was known as Australasia. Australasia was a team that competed in the 1908 and 1912 Games that was comprised of Australian and New Zealand athletes.
Who was the first Australian Olympic athlete to win a gold medal?
Brittany Ann Mickelson
Who is stephinie rice?
Its Stephanie Rice, and she's an Australian Olympic Gold Medal swimmer.
