"Olympism is not a system - it is a state of mind. This state of mind has emerged from a double cult: that of effort and that of Eurythmy - a taste of excess and a taste of measure combined."-Pierre de Coubertin
How about that snow? It seems quite a rarity in Wilmington. Fortunate for us it was short and sweet, just enough of a glimpse to appreciate it and not get 'tired' of seeing slush on our roads.
My dog Hershey taking on the Wintry conditions in full force!
With the Winter Olympics in full swing in Vancouver, one must stop and think, what commitment and training went into each athlete for preparation of this monumental occasion. Whether talking about Shaun White or Lindsey Vonn, each of the Olympians is a prodigy in their own right. Here are some fun facts on the history of the Winter Olympics, enjoy! Have a Great Day!
1. The first Winter Olympic Games were held in Chamonix, France in 1924. Medals were awarded in only 16 events! Before 1924, figure skating and ice hockey were held at the Summer Olympics.
2. Norway has won a whopping 263 medals at the Winter Games which is more than any other nation.
3. No country in the Southern Hemisphere has ever hosted the Winter Games.
4. The United States has hosted the Winter Olympics four times; 1932 in Lake Placid, 1960 in Squaw Valley, 1980 in Lake Placid and 2000 in Salt Lake City.
5. This year the Winter Olympics are being held in Vancouver, Canada. With a population of more than 2.5 million people, Vancouver will be the largest metropolitan area to ever host the Winter Olympic Games! There will be 80 teams participating.
6. The Winter Olympics were originally called “Semaine Internationale des Sports d’Hiver” (“International Winter Sports Week”)
7. The 2010 Winter Olympic sports are alpine skiing, biathlon (cross-country skiing and target shooting), bobsled, cross-country skiing, curling, figure skating, freestyle skiing, ice hockey, luge, Nordic combined (ski jumping and cross-country skiing), skeleton, ski jumping, snowboarding, and speed skating.
8. Because of World War I and World War II, there were no Olympic Games in 1916, 1940, or 1944.
9. Fewer countries participate in the Winter Olympics than the Summer Olympics. I blame the snow and ice.
10. By the beginning of February 2010, the total cost of the Games is estimated to be $6 billion! Seems a bit much, don’t you think??
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