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In the Olympics who holds the World and Olympic high jump record?
World Record: Javier Sotomayor (CUB) 2.45m Olympic Record: Charles Austin (USA) 2.39m
Was Charles Austin favored to win gold at the 1996 Olympic games?
He was among the favorites, but no one was more favored than Javier Sotomayor, reigning Olympic Champion and World Record holder.
What is the High Jump Olympic record?
Through the 2008 Games in Beijing: Men: 2.39 meters (7 feet, 10 1/10 inches) by Charles Austin of the United States at the 1996 Games in Atlanta. Women: 2.06 meters (6 feet, 9 1/10 inches) by Yelena Slesarenko of Russia at the 2004 Games in Athens.
Who won the high jump competition at the 1996 Olympic Games?
Men: Charles Austin, United StatesWomen: Stefka Kostadinova, Bulgaria
What is the highest horse jump in the Olympic games?
As of the 2008 Games, the men's record is 2.39 meters (7 feet, 10 inches) by Charles Austin of the United States set in 1996 in Atlanta. The women's record is 2.06 meters (6 feet, 9 inches) by Yelena Slesarenko of Russia set in 2004 in Athens.
Is an olympic record the same as a world record?
No they are not the same. A World Record can be broken at any time. Whereas an Olympic Record can only be broken at the Olympic Games (it's a glorified Meet Record.) Keep in mind that a World Record CAN be set at the Olympic Games (which would in turn, automatically break the Olympic Record as well.) A World Record outranks an Olympic Record.
Do you capitalize Olympic record?
Yes, "Olympic record" should be capitalized because it refers to a specific record set at the Olympic Games.
Why is an Olympic record not considered to be a world record?
An Olympic record is the greatest achieved in the Olympic games. A world record is the greatest achieved anywhere, ever. In some instances an Olympic record is also the world record.
Who are world record breaker during the 2008 olympic games?
Derval o rourke was world record breaker during the 2008 olympic games.
Which runner holds the Olympic record for the 200m in 2004 Olympic games?
The African American Michael Johnson held the record in the 200 meters at the 2004 Olympics games.
What is the US record for most medals in a single olympic games?
34
Who holds the 10000m women's olympic record?
the holder of the womens 10000m olympic record is Tirunesh dibaba the holder of the womens 10000m olympic record is Tirunesh dibaba the holder of the womens 10000m olympic record is Tirunesh dibaba
