They compete for money and/or medals ..i think.
For international fame.
us we inspire many athletes to compete for our countries
25 athletes compete against each other in Olumpic swimming
About 2,800 athletes are expected to compete at the 2014 Olympics.
More than 11,000 athletes
More than 11,000 athletes
How many athletes and how many countries will compete in the 2008 summer games?
Lebanon will compete in seven individual events and will be represented by ten athletes, of which seven are female athletes
horses
14000
14000
Themselves.