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Where were the Summer Olympics held in the 90s?
1992 Summer Olympics
| Host city | Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain |
|---|---|
| Athletes | 9,356 (6,652 men, 2,704 women) |
| Events | 257 in 25 sports (34 disciplines) |
| Opening | 25 July |
| Closing | 9 August |
Where Have the Olympics been held 2008?
Beijing, China
In 2008 the Olympic Games were held in China for the first time. In the months prior to the Games’ start, a devastating earthquake in Sichuan province, international focus on China’s pollution problems, and protests over China’s human rights record and Tibet became part of the Olympic story.
Where was the 2000 Summer Olympics held?
Sydney
2000 Summer Olympics/Location
Where was the 1932 Summer Olympics held?
Los Angeles
1932 Summer Olympics/Location
The 1932 Summer Olympics, also known as the Games of the X Olympiad were held in Los Angeles, California and included 37 countries, 1,206 men and 126 women athletes participating, fewer than the 1928 Games as the depression kept many athletes from making the trip.
Where was the 2004 Summer Olympics held?
Athens
2004 Summer Olympics/Location
What is the abbreviation for 1992 Summer Olympic Games?
The 1992 Summer Olympic Games ( Spanish: Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1992; Catalan: Jocs Olímpics d’estiu de 1992 ), officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event celebrated in Barcelona, Spain from 25 July to 9 August 1992.
How many sports were in the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
The program for the Beijing Games was quite similar to that of the 2004 Summer Olympics held in Athens. There were 28 sports and 302 events at the 2008 Games. Nine new events were held, including two from the new cycling discipline of BMX.
Which city was chosen to host the 1992 Winter Olympics?
In the same IOC meeting, Albertville, France, won the right to host the 1992 Winter Games. Paris would eventually be selected to host the 2024 Summer Olympics and Brisbane would eventually be selected to host the 2032 Summer Olympics. Barcelona had previously bid for the 1936 Summer Olympics that were ultimately held in Berlin.
When was the opening ceremony of the Olympics in 2008?
8 August 2008, Beijing, Opening Ceremony of the Games of the XXIXe Olympiad. The last runner of the Olympic Torch relay Li Ning prepares to light the Olympic cauldron. See the list of teams and medals won by each.