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In 1986 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) changed its charter to allow "all the world's great male and female athletes to participate." * Therefore, it was after this date that professional athletes began to compete in the Olympics.* http://www.pbs.org/newshour/forum/july96/olympics_7-23.html
Not sure about the other sports... but I know boxing is ametuer ONLY. I wish proffessionals were able to compete because maybe we'd finally be able to pit the best against the best unlike how often that happens in the sport...
As long as the Olympics have started.
As long as the Olympics have started.
As long as the Olympics have started.
The first Olympics to officially accept professional athletes was 1988 in selected sports and 1992 in the remainder.
The IOC voted to allow professionals to compete in the Olympics in 1986. The 1988 Games were the first to have professionals compete.
coz you dont wanna pay a £200 ticket to go to watch some amateurs do you?
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What Canadian athletes are competing in the 2008 Olympics?
As of June 9, 2008 the entire Canadian team has not been put into place. To see those athletes that will be competing in Beijing, click on the 'Canadian Athletes in the 2008 Games' link below.
How long has Canada been competing in the Olympics?
Canada has been competing in the Olympics since 1900. Canada has been competing in both the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics.
How many Olympics has US been in?
USA has been in every Summer Olympics, except the 1980 Games, and every Winter Olympics. That makes USA competing in 25 Summer Olympics and 20 Winter Olympics
Who is the Australian swimmer that has been banned from competing at the Beijing Olympics?
Nick D'Arcy.
How many professional athletes have there been?
over a million
How many times has holly bleasdale been in the Olympics?
The 2012 Games in London will Holly's first time competing at the Olympics.
Is daley Thompson competing in the 2012 Olympics?
At 54 he was way to old and has not been an Olympics Medal winner since 1984
How many professional athletes have been on two professional sports teams?
Almost all of them
How long has the country been in the Olympices?
There are athletes from many countries in the Olympics. Which country are you asking about?
How long has Daniel keatings been competing in the Olympics for?
Daniel competed in his first Olympic games in 2008 in Beijing. China but he has been competing internationally for Great Britian since 2002
How many professional athletes have been convicted on doping charges?
724
What is the percentage of professional athletes that have been in legal trouble?
A lot to a little.
