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Hace 3 días · On Tuesday, April 23 at 8pm, join us for the screening of the feature-length documentary “Games of the XXI Olympiad” by Jean-Claude Labrecque, Jean Beaudin, Marcel Carrière and Georges Dufaux: an immersion into the Montreal 1976 Olympic Games!
Hace 3 días · The Olympic Games, like almost all Greek games, were an intrinsic part of a religious festival. They were held in honour of Zeus at Olympia by the city-state of Elis in the northwestern Peloponnese. The first Olympic champion listed in the records was Coroebus of Elis, a cook, who won the sprint race in 776 bce.
- What are the Olympic Games?The Olympic Games are an athletic festival that originated in ancient Greece and were revived in the late 19th century. They are the world’s foremo...
- What is the origin of the Olympic Games?The first Olympic Games had achieved major importance in Greece by the end of the 6th century BCE. They began to lose popularity when Greece was co...
- When are the Olympic Games?The Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games are each held every four years. After 1992, when both a Summer and Winter Games were held, they h...
- Where are the Olympic Games held?The International Olympic Committee chooses the location of each Olympic Games. The choice is based on applications made by the chief authority of...
- What are the prizes at the Olympics?In individual Olympic events the award for first place is a gold medal, for second place a silver medal, and for third place a bronze medal. Diplom...
- Are the Olympic Games an overall benefit for their host countries and cities?Winning a bid to host the Olympic Games has been considered a major boon for any city, but not all agree. Proponents believe that hosting the Olymp...
Hace 4 días · Montreal 1976 had the highest cost overrun for Summer Games, and for any Games, at 720%; Lake Placid 1980 had the highest cost overrun for Winter Games, at 324%. London 2012 had a cost overrun of 76%, Sochi 2014 of 289%.
Hace 5 días · 1. Before the 1976 Olympic Games no woman had ever won an Olympic medal in Shooting. While competing in the 1976 Montreal Games, Margaret Murdock won an Olympic medal in Shooting. In what event did Margaret Murdock win a medal? Hint. 50m Rifle - Prone positions. 50m Rifle - Three positions. 50m Pistol. Trap.
Hace 5 días · A legacy from the 1976 Summer Olympics, the Basin extends over 2.2 km and hosts sports groups in rowing, canoe-kayaking, dragon boats, and high-performance championships and competitions. Vibe to 150 years with us!
Hace 4 días · The 1992 Summer Olympics (Spanish: Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1992, Catalan: Jocs Olímpics d'estiu de 1992), officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad (Spanish: Juegos de la XXV Olimpiada, Catalan: Jocs de la XXV Olimpíada) and commonly known as Barcelona '92, was an international multi-sport event held from 25 July to 9 August 1992 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Hace 5 días · April 28, 1967 - October 27, 1967 (Anniversary in 3 days) Location: Canada. Montreal. Quebec. Expo 67, international exposition held in 1967 in Montréal, Québec, to celebrate Canada’s centennial.
