How many countries competed in the 2008 Olympics?
204
2008 Summer Olympics
| Emblem of the 2008 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
| Host city | Beijing, China |
| Nations | 204 |
| Athletes | 10,942 (6,305 men, 4,637 women) |
| Events | 302 in 28 sports (41 disciplines) |
Who competed in the 2008 Olympics?
Men
| Games | Gold | Silver |
|---|---|---|
| 200 metres | Usain Bolt Jamaica | Shawn Crawford United States |
| 400 metres | LaShawn Merritt United States | Jeremy Wariner United States |
| 800 metres | Wilfred Bungei Kenya | Ismail Ahmed Ismail Sudan |
| 1500 metres | Asbel Kipruto Kiprop Kenya | Nicholas Willis New Zealand |
What countries were in the 2008 Olympics?
Participating Countries and flag bearer at the Opening Ceremony
| No | Country | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | Taekwondo |
| 2 | Albania | Wrestling |
| 3 | Algeria | Aquatics |
| 4 | American Samoa | Judo |
What country where 8 is a lucky number began its Olympics on 8 8 08 at 8 08pm South Korea?
China
Lucky number inspired China to start Olympics at 8:08 p.m., 8/8/08.
When did New Zealand host the Olympics?
New Zealand
| Aotearoa (New Zealand) | |
|---|---|
| Years Hosted Olympics | none |
| Years Attended Olympics | Summer: 1908-2016 Winter: 1952, 1960, 1968-2014 |
| Medals 2012 Summer | 6 gold, 2 silver, 5 bronze |
| Medals 2014 Winter | none |
What countries were represented at the 2008 Summer Olympics?
A record number of nations (204) were represented at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, with Marshall Islands and Tuvalu making their Olympic debut. After competing together as Serbia and Montenegro in 2004, Serbia and Montenegro sent independent teams to Beijing.
Who won the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing?
The Games were also a boon for the host country, as China won more gold medals in a single Olympiad (51) than any other country had since 1988. Michael Phelps competing in the 100-metre butterfly final at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing; he won a gold medal in the event.
How many venues were used in the 2008 Olympics in China?
The Government of the People’s Republic of China promoted the Games and invested heavily in new facilities and transport systems. 37 venues were used to host the events, including twelve constructed specifically for the 2008 Games.
What was the program like at the 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. Women competed in the 3,000-meter (9,843 ft) steeplechase for the first time.