Was there a 2014 Olympics?
Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, athletic festival held in Sochi, Russia, that took place February 7–23, 2014. The Sochi Games were the 22nd occurrence of the Olympic Winter Games. The Sochi Games marked the first time that the Winter Olympics were held in Russia.
Where was the 2014 Olympics held?
Sochi
2014 Winter Olympics/Location
Are Summer Olympic Games years also leap years?
US Presidential elections and Summer Olympic Games are both held every four years and occur during leap years. The next February 29th will come around again in 1,460 days.
Why is the Olympic Games held every 4 years?
The Olympic Games are held every fours to respect the ancient origins of the Olympic Games, which were held every four years at Olympia. The four-year interval between the Ancient Games editions was named an “Olympiad”, and was used for dating purposes. Time was counted in Olympiads rather than years at the time.
Where were the 1970 Olympics held?
The 1970 Mr. Olympia contest was an IFBB professional bodybuilding competition held in September 1970 at The Town Hall in New York City, New York. It was the 6th Mr. Olympia competition held.
Who won the 1972 Munich Olympics?
Dave Wottle, (born Aug. 7, 1950, Canton, Ohio, U.S.), American runner who won a gold medal at the 1972 Olympics in Munich. Wottle was a member of the Bowling Green (Ohio) State University track team, winning the 1,500-metre race at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championships in 1972.
Where was the 1972 Winter Olympics?
1972 Winter Olympics medal table. The 1972 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XI Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event held in Sapporo, Japan, from 3 to 13 February 1972.