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Who are the hosts of the 2016 Summer Olympics?

Who are the hosts of the 2016 Summer Olympics?

Host city Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Motto A new world ( Portuguese: Um mundo novo) Nations 207 Athletes 11,238 Events 306 in 28 sports (41 disciplines)

Who are the cyclists in the 2016 Tour de France?

By starting number No. Name Nationality Age Time 1 Chris Froome Great Britain 31 89h 04’48” 2 Sergio Henao Colombia 28 + 18′ 15″ 3 Vasil Kiryienka Belarus 35 + 3h 38′ 41″ 4 Mikel Landa Spain 26 + 1h 32′ 19″

How many athletes took part in the 2016 Olympics?

More than 11,000 athletes from 207 nations took part in the 2016 Games, including first-time entrants Kosovo, South Sudan, and the Refugee Olympic Team. With 306 sets of medals, the games featured 28 Olympic sports, including rugby sevens and golf, which were added to the Olympic program in 2009.

Who was eliminated from the Olympics in 2016?

Chicago and Tokyo were eliminated after the first and second rounds of voting, respectively, while Rio de Janeiro took a significant lead over Madrid heading into the final round. The lead held and Rio de Janeiro was announced as host of 2016 Summer Olympics.

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What kind of Sports does Azerbaijan play in the Olympics?

The National Olympic Committee of the Azerbaijani Republic fielded a team of 56 athletes, 42 men and 14 women, across 18 sports at the Games. Azerbaijan made its Olympic debut in four sports (archery, slalom canoeing, track cycling, and triathlon).

Who was the winner of the women’s 200m at the Olympics?

Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith won the women’s 200m with ease in Florence on Thursday night, while South Africa’s Akani Simbine won the men’s 100m by a whisker.

Where are the Olympic Games being held in 2016?

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is the host city for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, also known as Rio 2016. Even though the host country changes for every edition, the Games have primarily been hosted in Europe, while the U.S. hosted the Summer Games more than any other country – four times.