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Which countries competed in the 2004 Olympics?Popularity: 1072
What are the names of the new participating countries for the Athens 2004 Olympics?
Popularity: 412
How many gold medals did the US women win at the winter Olympics in Japan?
Popularity: 397
How many countries participated in the Athens Olympics?
Popularity: 394
What do the Olympic rings symbolize?
Popularity: 392
What are the costs and benefits of hosting the Olympics?
Popularity: 375
To what extent are the winter and summer Olympic games truly global events?
Popularity: 304
What is the average number of athletes per country competing in the Olympics?
Popularity: 258
What are the most popular Olympic sports?
Popularity: 240
How many countries must play a sport in order for it to be played in the Olympics?
Popularity: 217
Which countries did not compete in the 2004 Olympics?
Popularity: 207
How many different sports and events were there in the 2004 Athens Olympics?
Popularity: 192
What are the origins of the ancient Olympic games and the name 'Olympics'?
Popularity: 185
How many countries have competed in the Olympics throughout history?
Popularity: 184
How have the Winter Olympics been affected since professionals were allowed to participate?
Popularity: 179
Do the winners of an Olympic event get a cash prize along with a medal?
Popularity: 177
What are the top 12 Olympic events in order of popularity?
Popularity: 176
What criteria does a sport have to meet to be an Olympic sport?
Popularity: 172
How often are the Olympics held?
Popularity: 171
What is the difference between Olympic hockey and traditional hockey?
Popularity: 170
Where were the Olympics originally held?
Popularity: 169 | New Update
How many countries must participate in a sport for it to be considered as a Olympic event?
Popularity: 169
Is Kirsty Coventry competing in the Olympics from Zimbabwe in swimming?
Popularity: 166
What were the Spanish-speaking countries in the 2004 Olympics?
Popularity: 164
What is the list of competing countries in Greek Alphabetical Order?
Popularity: 162 | Needs Answer
How do you get to participate in the Olympics?
Popularity: 162
How many athletes were in each of the delegations for the 202 countries in the 2004 Olympics?
Popularity: 158
How many athletes did the US have at the Athens Olympics?
Popularity: 155
How many countries have participated in all of the Olympics?
Popularity: 155
Can athletes under seventeen participate in the Olympics?
Popularity: 155
Where does the slogan 'You do not win silver you lose gold' come from?
Popularity: 154
Where can you find the number of athletes and teams per country as listed on TV during the opening ceremonies?
Popularity: 153
Why were two Olympic Flames burning instead of one during the 1980 Winter Games in Lake Placid?
Popularity: 152
What are the smallest countries competing in the Olympic games?
Popularity: 151
Where was the last Summer Olympics held?
Popularity: 151
How many athletes are participating in the 2004 Olympic games in Athens from the United States of America?
Popularity: 149
In what order do the countries enter for the 2004 Parade of Nations?
Popularity: 148
What is the most famous building in the Athens Olympics?
Popularity: 144
Are the victors in the Olympics awarded with anything other than a medal?
Popularity: 143
Why does Puerto Rico have on Olympic team when they are part of the United States?
Popularity: 142
What are the most popular games in the Olympics?
Popularity: 140
Which Olympics or Commonwealth Games did Philipp Baker attend?
Popularity: 140
How many athletes participated in Athens in 2004?
Popularity: 139
What is the slogan for the 2004 Olympics?
Popularity: 139
What could happen if you became a sports hero or if you won an event?
Popularity: 139
How would you rank Olympic events such as artistic gymnastics archery athletics badminton boxing cycling hockey equestrian sailing shooting swimming and Tae Kwon Do in terms of their popularity?
Popularity: 137
Who were the gods associated with the Olympics?
Popularity: 134
Whats all the events of both summer and winter olympics?
Popularity: 130
Why were the Greeks encouraged to participate in sports?
Popularity: 130
What was built for the 2004 Olympics?
Popularity: 129
How many sports and events are in the Olympics?
Popularity: 120
What color suit was cuba goording wearing on december 10 1996?
Popularity: 118
Are the Olympic games truly global events?
Popularity: 118
How many events were in the 2004 Olympics?
Popularity: 112
How frequently are the Olympics held?
Popularity: 112
Which Olympics sports legacies has Greece given us?
Popularity: 107 | Needs Answer
Who are New Zealanders who won gold medals at any of the Olympics?
Popularity: 103
What was considered the most prestigious of all events?
Popularity: 102
How many countries have never been represented in the Olympics?
Popularity: 97
What events are there in downhill skiing?
Popularity: 96
What do the Olympic ring colors symbolize?
Popularity: 90
What is the significance of the 5 rings in the Olympics emblem?
Popularity: 84
How many laps in an Olympic size pool equal one mile?
Popularity: 80
Why are the Olympics held every four years?
Popularity: 80
How much would it cost to build an Olympic-sized pool?
Popularity: 71
What was the original purpose of the ancient Olympic games?
Popularity: 71
What is the longest running event in the Olympics?
Popularity: 71
What is the meaning of the Olympic torch and flame?
Popularity: 70
Why is there a spray of water in the pool for the divers?
Popularity: 69
How many lanes are there in an Olympic size swimming pool?
Popularity: 68
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