Several records for career medals in a sport were tied or surpassed, including cycling (Bradley Wiggins of the United Kingdom won two gold, tied for record with six career medals); judo (Ryoko Tani of Japan won a bronze, five career medals); softball (Laura Berg of the United States won a gold and Natalie Ward, Melanie …
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What happened at the 2008 Olympics?
August 15: Michael Phelps won his sixth Olympic event as he captured the gold in the 200-metre individual medley, breaking his own world record in the process. American gymnast Nastia Liukin won the gold in the women’s individual all-around competition.
How much did China spend on the 2008 Olympics?
The Cost of the Beijing Olympics When China originally bid on hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics, it estimated the cost at $1.625 billion. Since then, several revised budgets have been released, raising the official cost to over $2 billion.
What country won the 2008 Olympics?
What was the only event that the United States won a gold medal in at the 2008 Olympics?
United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics
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in Beijing
Competitors
Who won a gold medal at the Beijing Olympics in 2008?
Michael Phelps
How much did Tokyo spend on the Olympics?
TOKYO (AP) — The official cost of the postponed Tokyo Olympics has increased by 22%, the local organizing committee said in unveiling its new budget on Tuesday. In an online news conference, organizers said the Olympics will cost $15.4 billion to stage. This is up from $12.6 billion in last year’s budget.
How much has Japan spent on the 2020 Olympics?
Tokyo officials say 2020 Games will cost $12.6 billion, but audit says it’s much more. TOKYO – Tokyo Olympic organizers said Friday they are spending 1.35 trillion Japanese yen – about $12.6 billion – to stage next year’s games.
Who won 3 gold medals in 2008 Olympics?
American swimmer Michael Phelps was the most successful athlete, winning eight gold medals and setting a new record for most golds won in a single edition of the Olympics (the previous record, seven, had been set in 1972 by Mark Spitz).
How many medals did China win at the Beijing Olympics in 2008?
100 medals
How many medals did China win in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games?
100 medals
Which country won the 2008 Olympics?
How much would it cost to go to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
According to the Tokyo Olympic Organising Committee, tickets for the opening ceremony will range from Y15,000 to Y300,000 (about US$220 to US$2680). Average ticket prices for events will cost from Y2500 to Y130,000 (about US$60 to US$1160) and half of tickets will cost less than Y8000 (about US$44).
Which country won it’s first ever Olympic gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Games?
Mongolia
Who won the gold medal in basketball 2008?
The men’s basketball tournament at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, began on 10 August and ended on 24 August, when the United States defeated Spain 118–107 for the gold medal.
How much do Tokyo 2020 tickets cost?
Tokyo Olympic tickets are going to cost around $60,000, plus a 20% surcharge if you live outside of Japan. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are getting expensive.
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