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Vancouver 2010 Olympics

This category is for questions about the XXI Olympic Winter Games which were held in Vancouver, Canada in 2010.

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What records were broken at the 2010 Olympics?

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At the 2010 Olympics, Canada set a record for the most gold medals won by a host nation with 14 gold medals. Additionally, Canada also set a new record for the most gold medals won in a single Winter Olympics by a country.

What countries were represented in the 2010 Olympics?

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204 nations competed at the 2012 Olympics:

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Afghanistan

Albania

Algeria

American Samoa

Andorra

Angola

Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Armenia

Aruba

Australia

Austria

Azerbaijan

B

Bahamas

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Barbados

Belarus

Belgium

Belize

Benin

Bermuda

Bhutan

Bolivia

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Botswana

Brazil

British Virgin Islands

Brunei

Bulgaria

Burkina Faso

Burundi

C

Cambodia

Cameroon

Canada

Cape Verde

Cayman Islands

Central African Republic

Chad

Chile

China

Chinese Taipei

Colombia

Comoros

Congo

Cook Islands

Costa Rica

Ivory Coast

Croatia

Cuba

Cyprus

Czech Republic

D

Denmark

Djibouti

Dominica

Dominican Republic

DR Congo

E

Ecuador

Egypt

El Salvador

Equatorial Guinea

Eritrea

Estonia

Ethiopia

F

Federated States of Micronesia

Fiji

Finland

France

G

Gabon

The Gambia

Georgia

Germany

Ghana

Great Britain

Greece

Grenada

Guam

Guatemala

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Guyana

H

Haiti

Honduras

Hong Kong

Hungary

I

Iceland

Independent Olympic Athletes

India

Indonesia

Iran

Iraq

Ireland

Israel

Italy

J

Jamaica

Japan

Jordan

K

Kazakhstan

Kenya

Kiribati

Kuwait

Kyrgyzstan

L

Laos

Latvia

Lebanon

Lesotho

Liberia

Libya

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

M

Macedonia

Madagascar

Malawi

Malaysia

Maldives

Mali

Malta

Marshall Islands

Mauritania

Mauritius

Mexico

Moldova

Monaco

Mongolia

Montenegro

Morocco

Mozambique

Myanmar

N

Namibia

Nauru

Nepal

Netherlands

New Zealand

Nicaragua

Niger

Nigeria

North Korea

Norway

O

Oman

P

Pakistan

Palau

Palestine

Panama

Papua New Guinea

Paraguay

Peru

Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Puerto Rico

Q

Qatar

R

Romania

Russia

Rwanda

S

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Lucia

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Samoa

San Marino

São Tomé and Príncipe

Saudi Arabia

Senegal

Serbia

Seychelles

Sierra Leone

Singapore

Slovakia

Slovenia

Solomon Islands

Somalia

South Africa

South Korea

Spain

Sri Lanka

Sudan

Suriname

Swaziland

Sweden

Switzerland

Syria

T

Tajikistan

Tanzania

Thailand

Timor-Leste

Togo

Tonga

Trinidad and Tobago

Tunisia

Turkey

Turkmenistan

Tuvalu

U

Uganda

Ukraine

United Arab Emirates

United States

Uruguay

Uzbekistan

V

Vanuatu

Venezuela

Vietnam

Virgin Islands

Y

Yemen

Z

Zambia

Zimbabwe

What is the slogan for the 2010 Olympics?

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It is doubtful that the British Olympic Committee has yet announced an official slogan. Two slogans have emerged as possibilities: "Live as One" and "One world, one dream." However, there appears to be no official support for either of these suggestions.

How often are the oylimpic games held?

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The Olympics are held every 4 years. The Winter Olympics and the Summer Olympics are separted by two years, but, it's every 4 years. The next Winter Olympics will be in 2014, and 2018. The next Summer Olympics (after 2012) will be in 2016 and 2020.

What is more important-gold or total medals?

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It would depend on the size of the medals, naturally, since a huge silver one would be more valuable than a small gold one. But assuming equal value, gold is worth more. The market for gold is always overinflated because everyone values it high.

Where is the next winter Olympics being held and what year?

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The next Winter Olympics will be in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 2010.

How much did Canada bid for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver?

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the bid is not a monetary value although it is costing british columbians untold millions

When will the Olympic cauldron be lit in Vancouver?

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Already did by four athletes. Wayne Gretzky, Steve Nash, Catriona LeMay-Doan, Steve Nash & Nancy Greene

What sport was introduced at the 2010 Olympics?

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snowboard cross is the sport introduced at the winter Olympics 2010

A person who entered the 2010 winter Olympics?

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the gold medalist was Mealle Ricker, from canda, and the silver medalist was Debora Anthonizio, and the bronze medalits was ZOlivia Nobbs. :)

Who is the most decorated winter Olympian?

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Speed skater Cindy Klassen.

Klassen won five medals (1 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze) at the 2006 Winter Games in Turin.

Gold: women's 1500 meters
Silver: women's 1000 meters and women's team pursuit
Bronze: women's 3000 meters and women's 5000 meters

Where does Lindsey vonn live NOW?

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Lindsey Vonn was born in Minneapolis and grew up in the Twin Cities area.

How many medals did Australia win at the 2010 Olympics?

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According to the Australian Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, that was Cathy Freeman who won the women's 400 meter run at the 2000 Games in Sydney. He's lying they haven't reached 1 yet! British till i die

How many athletes will particapate in 2010 Olympics?

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Approximately 5,500 athletes from over 80 countries will participate at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010. The Opening Ceremonies are eight days from today, beginning at 6:00 PM Vancouver Time (UTC-8) on February 12th, 2010.

Which country is going to held next Olympics?

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2010 - Winter - Vancouver, Canada

2012 - Summer - London, England

2014 - Winter - Sochi, Russia

How many gold medals did Canada win in the 2010 winter Olympics?

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Canada won 17 medals at the 2002 Winter Olympics: 7 gold, 3 silver and 7 bronze.

How many medals did Romania win in 2010 winter Olympics?

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Romania sent a team of 101 athletes (40 men and 61 women) to participate in the 2008 Games in Beijing. They won 8 medals (4 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze).

What city hosted the 2010 Olympics?

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There is no 2010 Summer Olympics. The Olympics in 2010 was a Winter Olympics that took place in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The next summer Olympics after the 2010 Winter Olympics is the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

How much did 1 seat cost for the opening ceremony In the 2010 Olympics?

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The 2008 beijing olympic opening ceremony cost over $100 million. This is about $476,000 per minute and $8,000 per second. This is twice the cost of the 2004 Athens opening ceremony. All I can say is good luck in topping THAT London.

What is the area of Vancouver Canada?

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To find that answer go to : http://canadianbiodiversity.mcgill.ca/english/ecozones/pacificmaritime/pacificmaritime.htm