The team at Lemon.ly is very excited for the 2012 London Olympics. As we count down the days to the start of the Olympic Games we started asking a few questions about Olympic history. In this graphical presentation, Lemon.ly presents a few Olympic Games Fast Facts to get you excited.
The team at Lemon.ly is very excited for the 2012 London Olympics. As we count down the days to the start of the Olympic Games we started asking a few questions about Olympic history. In this graphical presentation, Lemon.ly presents a few Olympic Games Fast Facts to get you excited.
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We asked LinkedIn members worldwide about their levels of interest in the latest wave of technology: whether they’re using wearables, and whether they intend to buy self-driving cars and VR headsets as they become available. We asked them too about their attitudes to technology and to the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the devices that they use. The answers were fascinating – and in many cases, surprising.
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The Olympics is a game where everyone is gathered with love, unity and courage. Each country represents their own Olympian in every game. The history of the Olympics
will show you the extraordinary information where, when and how the game is represented. Take each moment to recognize how the Olympics is one of the best festival
that unite the world.
source: https://www.teamsportsgift.com/blogs/news/the-history-of-the-olympics
What the Olympics Are Really About | Barry KornfeldBarry Kornfeld
Many athletes dream of one day competing in the Olympic Games and taking home the gold. The Olympics are made up of the greatest athletes in the world competing for the most coveted and sought-after medals. It is an international sports festival that is held every four years with both Summer Games and Winter Games. While people are watching from all over the world supporting their country and hoping they’ll come out on top, the Olympics aren’t all about winning.
https://barrykornfeld.org/what-the-olympics-are-really-about/
The Summer Olympic Games or the Games of the Olympiad are an international multi-sport event, occurring every four years, organized by the International Olympic Committee.
2. SYDNEY 2000 The Olympics in 2000 was held in Sydney, Australia The 2000 Summer Games began with an impressive opening ceremony that highlighted Australian history from the aboriginal people to the settlers of the outback. The opening date was September 15 and continued until the closing date on October 1 10,651 athletes from every country except Afghanistan participated in 300 events in the Summer Games.
3. Sydney 2000 Also known as the Millennium Games or Games of the New Millennium. It was officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad. It was the second time that the Summer Olympics were held in the Southern Hemisphere, the first one being in Melbourne in 1956.
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5. ATHENS 2004 The 2004 Summer Olympic Games was officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad. Itwas a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece. It began on August 13 and ended on August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed,some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team officials from 201 countries.
6. ATHENS 2004 There were 301 medal events in 28 different sports. Athens 2004 marked the first time since the 1996 Summer Olympics that all countries with a National Olympic Committee were in attendance. It was also the first time since 1896 that the Olympics were held in Greece.
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8. BEIJING 2008 The 2008 Summer Olympics was officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. It wasa major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China. The games began on August 8 and finished on August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 302 events in 28 sports. There were 43 new world records and 132 new Olympic records set.
9. BEIJING 2008 The United States had the most medals totaling 110; however, the Chinese athletes won the most gold medals totaling 51. Michael Phelps broke the records for most gold medals in one Olympics and for most career gold medals for an Olympian by winning eight swimming events. Usain Bolt secured the traditional title of "World's Fastest Man" by setting new world records in the 100 meters and 200 meters sprints.
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11. Why are the Olympics important? The celebration of the Games encompasses many rituals and symbols, such as the Olympic flag and torch, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies. The Games have grown in scale to the point that nearly every nation is represented. Every two years, the Olympics and its media exposure provide unknown athletes with the chance to attain nationalor international fame. The Olympics are important because they unite countries of the world. It is not about winning, but about being proud of your country. The Games also constitute a major opportunity for the host city and country to promote and showcase themselves to the world.
12. Why would this be in a history textbook? The Olympic Games began in 776 BC. It is the only event that brings the entire world together, without involving politics. It is a time of unification between countries. The Games bring athletes from all over the world, representing pride for their country, to compete against each other. The Olympics show the different levels of ability athletes can obtain. Many athletes who partake in these events achieve records that will be remembered in history.