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First of all the Olympic games do not take place every year, They take place every four years. So the last Olympic games were in 2012, in the city of London. The next Olympic games will take place is in 2016 in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro.
Secondly, depending on how well each Athlete performs in the qualifying rounds for the Olympic ggames along with the best performers are sent to represent their countries and it is this that amounts to the total amount representing a country. For example Australia sent 410 Athletes at the London 2012 Summer Olympics - 224 Men and 186 Women.
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Which Olympics have the most athletes participating?
Summer Olympians compete from virtually every country. Winter Olympians, about 40%.
How long has Australia been participating in the Summer Olympics?
Australia has sent athletes to every Summer Olympics since the modern games began in 1896. Australia and New Zealand combined athletes to compete under the name Australasia in 1908 and 1912.
Is Finland going to be in next years Olympics?
Yes, Finland has competed at every Summer Olympics since 1908 and will send athletes to compete in 2012. Finland has a rich history in the Summer Olympics and has won their most medals in athletics and wrestling.
In every Olympics how many Australians compete?
It all depends who manages to qualify - it is different every Olympics.
What is something that happens once every 4 years?
The Olympics is an event that happens once every 4 years, bringing together athletes from around the world to compete in various sports.
How many sports did Australian athletes compete in the 2008 Olympics?
A total of 433 competitors competed for Australia at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The team was Australia's second largest away team after the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, which included a team of 482 competitors. Australian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games of the modern era. In addition to competitors, 418 officials and 38 medical personnel were part of the Australian team. Australia competed in 26 of the 28 Olympic program sports; they failed to qualify in Baseball and Team handball. Australia also sent a men's but not a women's football squad, and had two beach volleyball but no indoor volleyball teams competing.
What are the continents in the olymips?
Every continent but Antarctica competes in the Olympics. However, they do not compete as continents but their countries compete.
What is different between modern Olympics and ancient Olympics?
Modern Olympics allow females to compete, they are not nude, and every country is allowed to compete. There is most likely more info, but this is all I know :) Glad to help!
What time did the first Olympics happen?
The first Olympics started at 1739AD The Olympics (Summer or Winter) occurs every four years, but the Summer and Winter Olympics are offset by two years so that an Olympic competition actually happens every two years. Because each country must qualify their prospective athletes in time to compete in a given Olympics, competitions are held year-round.
Do Singapore compete in the Olympics?
Yes, Singapore has competed in every Summer Olympics, except for 1980, since 1948.
Where were the first Olympics held where every country has competed?
The Olympics has never had all the countries compete together in any country.
What sport does Portugal compete in the 2010 Olympics?
every single event from tennis to skiing
