I wish London good luck in 2012!
In 1896, the United States was one of the first countries to send a sports delegation to the Summer Olympics - this is the world's most eye-catching sporting event - on the land of Greece. This year is a critical moment for the global movement.
In Athens in 1896, the United States won the No. 1 position in the first modern Olympic Games and became the world's leading sports country. There, the 1896 US Olympic team won a total of 20 medals: 11 gold medals, 7 silver medals and 2 bronze medals. At the same time, Boston-born James B. Connolly was the first person to win a gold medal in the Olympic history after winning a triple jump at the Panathinaiko Stadium in Athens. Back at Boston's home, Mr. Connolly received a heroic welcome. Since 1896 - no interruption - the United States is known for producing international champions.
In 1896, Thomas Burke rose to Athens, when he was the first champion of the men's 100 meters in Olympic history, making him the fastest in the world...
Orignal From: The United States of America participates in the Summer Olympics: from 1896 to 2012!
No comments:
Post a Comment