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Do they have gymnastics in the Olympics?
Yes, during the Summer events in the summer Olympics
During what major athletic competition did the Munich Massacre occur?
The Munich Massacre was during the Munich Summer Olympics in September 1972
How did Jensen get famous?
He was a Danish Olympic cyclist. His death during his event in 1960 lead to the establishment of drug testing by the Olympic Medical Commission.
Where were Olympics held 1984?
The 1984 Winter Olympics were held in Sarajevo and the 1984 Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles. Sarajevo During the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, GA, a bomb was placed in a trash can.
What procedure began after a danish cyclist died during the 1960 summer Olympics?
Drug testing.Danish cyclist Knud Jensen fell during the men's 100 kilometer team time trail event, due to the effects from heatstroke, and cracked his head on the pavement suffering a fractured skull. He was taken to a nearby hospital but passed away later that day. Subsequent blood work revealed several types of amphetamines in Jensen's system, one of which was given to him and the other Danish riders by the team trainer. This was later denied by all involved and Jensen's death was attributed solely to the skull fracture.Regardless, Jensen's death led to the beginning of drug testing which started at the 1968 Games.
How did knud Jensen get famous?
He was a Danish Olympic cyclist. His death during his event in 1960 lead to the establishment of drug testing by the Olympic Medical Commission.
Where are the Olympics going to be in 2011?
The 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games will be held during summer 2011 in Athens, Greece.
Were the 1980 Olympics held in Moscow?
The summer Olympics were held in Moscow and the winter Olympics were held in Lake Placid, NY. The winter and summer Olympics were held during the same year prior to 1994
Is Beijing's climate warm during the Summer Olympics?
yep.
Was there gymnastics in the 2012 summer Olympics?
Yes, it was one of the most popular events during the 2012 Olympics.
What is the difference between summer and winter Olympics?
The Winter Olympics have competitions for sports that are considered 'cold weather sports' .... sports that can only be done on snow or ice. These sports include skiing, speed skating, and ski jumping. The Summer Olympics have competitions for sports that are considered 'warm weather sports'. These sports include athletics (track and field), marathon, and equestrian. There are Winter Olympics and Summer Olympics because you can play different sports in different seasons.
Tennis and diving occur in these Olympics?
Tennis and diving are both part of the Summer Olympics. Tennis was a part of the first modern Olympics during the summer of 1896. It was taken out of the Olympics in 1922 and restored to the Summer Olympics in 1988. Diving became a Summer Olympic sport in 1904.
