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Why were the olympic games cancelled 3 times?
One of the reasons was because the games were held in Russia and it was right after the Cold War and we weren't fond of Russia at that moment. Still finding the other reasons for it... isaac3294
Are there other contests in the olympic games?
yes,There were 3 other major games which were held on 2- or 4-year cycles: the Isthmean Games at Corinth, the Pythian Games at Delphi, and the Nemean Games at Nemea. Because it started 200 years before the other competitions, the Olympics remained the most famous athletic contest in the ancient Greek world.
There are 3 different forms of Olympic Games they are what?
There are actually 4 different forms of Olympic games. The Summer, Winter and The Special Olympics are all established Olympiads. But starting with the inaugaral Olympiad in Singapore, 2010, there will also be the Youth Olympics.
Who has the most medals at the olympic games?
Currently in the 2012 olympics: China has the most medals (42 medals) 3/8/12 (Extra info: Britain currently 3rd place) However, not sure about the entire Olympic games
What 3 countries have attended all the modern olympic games?
Australia, France, Great Britain, Greece and Switzerland.
How many Olympic games have been held in Australia?
3
How many Olympic games have been held in Canada?
3: Calgary, Montreal, and Vancouver.
What were the 3 years the Olympic games were not held because of World War?
1916, 1940, and 1944.
What was the total attendance to the last Olympic Games?
The total attendance of the last Olympic Games (2012) was about 3 million people from the UK, US and dozens of other countries out there in the world.
What is the 1500m olympic time?
The women's Olympic 1500 meter record is 3:53.96 held by Paula Ivan of Romania set at the 1988 Games in Seoul. The men's Olympic 1500 meter record is 3:32:07 held by Noah Ngeny of Kenya set at the 2000 Games in Sydney.
How many times have the olympic games been held in Germany?
3 (2 summer, 1 winter).
When was the Moscow Olympic games held?
July 19-August 3, 1980. The Moscow Games were the 19th occurrence of the modern Olympics
Which city has held the most olympic games?
The cities that hosted the most Summer Olympic games are Athens and London, with 3 each. Lake Placid, St. Moritz and Innsbruck hosted the most number of Winter Olympic games, at 2 each.
What is the olympic record for the mile run?
The mile run has never been an Olympic event. The closest event to a mile is the 1500 meter run (1500 meters is .93 miles). As of the 2008 Games, the men's Olympic record is 3:32.07 held by Noah Ngeny of Kenya at the 2000 Games in Sydney. The women's Olympic record is 3:53.96 held by Paula Ivan of Romania at the 1988 Games in Seoul.
How many medals did Jamaica win in last years summer Olympic games?
There were no Olympic games this last year. The summer Olympic games only take place every four years. however, in 2008, Jamaica earned 11 Total:6 Gold 3 silver 2 BronzeRead more: How_many_olympic_medals_did_Jamaica_win_in_the_Beijing_Olympics
What 3 national flags are raised during the closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games?
The flags of the current host nation, the flag of the nation where the Games will next be held, and that of Greece (where the Games originated).
Where have the Olympics been held the most?
London has hosted the Olympics 3 times, making it the city that has hosted the highest number of Olympic Games. The first time was in 1908 when it stepped in for Rome after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Then in 1948 it again stepped in at the last moment to hold the first Olympic Games after WWII and finally now in 2012 it will host the Olympic Games for a third time. This, however, is the first time that London has had time to prepare and properly organize the Games.
