Which European city will host the 2016 Summer Olympics?
Which European city will host the 2016 Summer Olympics?
Chicago was eliminated after the first round of voting, and Tokyo after the second. Rio de Janeiro took a significant lead over Madrid, heading into the final round; the lead was held and Rio de Janeiro was announced as host of the 2016 Summer Olympics.
How many venues were used in the 2016 Rio Olympics?
Venues and infrastructure. Venues of the 2016 Summer Olympics. Events took place at eighteen existing venues, nine new venues constructed specifically for the Games, and seven temporary venues. Each event was held in one of four geographically segregated Olympic clusters: Barra, Copacabana, Deodoro, and Maracanã.
Which country finished third in the 2016 Olympics medal table?
China finished third in the medal table. Host nation Brazil won seven gold medals and 19 medals, its best result at any Olympics, finishing in thirteenth place.
When did Grupo Globo buy the Olympics broadcast rights?
In August 2009, the IOC reached a deal to sell domestic broadcast rights to the 2016 Summer Olympics to Grupo Globo. Replacing Record TV the deal covers free-to-air coverage on Rede Globo, pay TV, and digital rights to the Games.
What was the global audience for the 2016 Rio Olympics?
The 2016 Olympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro had global audience of approximately 3.2 billion. As a Premium user you get access to the detailed source references and background information about this statistic.
What happened at the 2016 Rio Olympics?
The flame went out on the 2016 Olympics in Rio on Sunday, bringing to an end 16 remarkable days of sporting action. More than 10,000 athletes, representing 207 nations, competed in 31 sports in Brazil, with 306 sets of medals awarded over the course of the Games. Records were broken, history was made, legends confirmed and superstars born.
Where did the United States compete at the 2016 Summer Olympics?
The United States, represented by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, from August 5 to 21, 2016.
How many Americans have qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics in BMX?
U.S. riders have received three men’s and two women’s quota spots for BMX at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Two cyclists have qualified by finishing in the top three at the 2016 UCI BMX World Championships.
What is the official motto for the 2016 Summer Olympics?
The official motto for the 2016 Summer Olympics was “A New World” (Portuguese: Um Mundo Novo). It was chosen to highlight the commitment of the Games organisers towards world peace, a united world, a better place to live, as well as a legacy for future generations through the hosting of the Olympic Games.
Which countries were banned from the 2016 Summer Olympics?
The 2016 Summer Olympics were the first games in which Kosovo and South Sudan were eligible to participate. Bulgarian and Russian weightlifters were banned from Rio Olympics for numerous anti-doping violations.
Where was the Olympic flame lit for the 2016 Olympics?
Volunteers working at the Olympic Stadium during the games. The Olympic flame was lit at the temple of Hera in Olympia on 21 April 2016, the traditional start of the Greek phase of the torch relay. On 27 April the flame was handed over to the Brazilian organisers at a ceremony at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens.
