https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4 What did you learn about the Olympics? (Include 3-5 facts, a visual, and/or a quick video link) en-us 2016-08-31 20:18:26 UTC 2016-09-07 17:16:12 UTC hello@padlet.com don_dembroski https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/120954377 2016-08-31 20:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/120954377 don_dembroski https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/120954378 *In 1936, Jesse Owens held the world record in the 100 meters. Had Jesse Owens been racing last year in the world championships of the 100 meters, when Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt finished, Owens would have still had 14 feet to go.
*However....consider that Usain Bolt started by propelling himself out of blocks down a specially fabricated carpet designed to allow him to travel as fast as humanly possible. Jesse Owens, on the other hand, ran on cinders, the ash from burnt wood, and that soft surface stole far more energy from his legs as he ran. Rather than blocks, Jesse Owens had a gardening trowel that he had to use to dig holes in the cinders to start from. Biomechanical analysis of the speed of Owens' joints shows that had been running on the same surface as Bolt, he wouldn't have been 14 feet behind, he would have been within one stride.
*because there are many more people training today and they're training more intelligently.
*Clearly, athletes have gotten more savvy about performance-enhancing drugs as well, and that's made a difference in some sports at some times, but technology has made a difference in all sports, from faster skis to lighter shoes. 
*In the 1920s, the average elite high-jumper and average elite shot-putter were the same exact size. But as that idea started to fade away, as sports scientists and coaches realized that rather than the average body type, you want highly specialized bodies that fit into certain athletic niches, a form of artificial selection took place, a self-sorting for bodies that fit certain sports, and athletes' bodies became more different from one another. Today, rather than the same size as the average elite high jumper, the average elite shot-putter is two and a half inches taller and 130 pounds heavier. And this happened throughout the sports world.
*in sports where large size is prized, the large athletes have gotten larger. Conversely, in sports where diminutive stature is an advantage, the small athletes got smaller. The average elite female gymnast shrunk from 5'3" to 4'9" on average over the last 30 years, all the better for their power-to-weight ratio and for spinning in the air.
*In swimming, the ideal body type is a long torso and short legs. It's like the long hull of a canoe for speed over the water. And the opposite is advantageous in running. You want long legs and a short torso. And this shows in athletes' bodies today. Here you see Michael Phelps, the greatest swimmer in history,standing next to Hicham El Guerrouj, the world record holder in the mile. These men are seven inches different in height, but because of the body types advantaged in their sports, they wear the same length pants. Seven inches difference in height, these men have the same length legs.]]> 2016-08-31 20:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/120954378 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121411749 The Olympics started in 1896 and was held during the summer. The Greek were to first to actually create and participate in the Olympic games. It was held in Athens and had 14 counties participate, 241 athletes, and 43 events took place.]]> 2016-09-02 19:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121411749 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121411892 $501 per medal
$10,000 if sold after the Olympics
$1,000,000 if it was won by a really important person

]]> 2016-09-02 19:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121411892 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121411914 2016-09-02 19:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121411914 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121411925 The Olympics originated in 776 B.C, in Greece. In 1896 the summer Olympics began. Before being called the Olympics, it was called 'Games of the Olympiad'. ]]> 2016-09-02 19:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121411925 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121411978 Every four years a selected country will host the Olympics. That country will build many new parking areas, hotels, shops, and restaurants for the thousands of tourists there to see the games. After the games are over the country louses millions because after the Olympics they have an arena and other buildings that will no longer be used. there has even been cases of countries  ]]> 2016-09-02 19:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121411978 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121412008 NBC paid 1.2 billion for the TV rights however it cost Rio about 12 billion to put on the Olympics. Some tickets were as cheap as $30 just to get into certain events and the the games themselves. The cheapest ticket for opening ceremonies was $2,250 and there were 7.5 million tickets available for the games. A portion of the 12 billion Rio spent was on security, which totaled about 900 million.]]> 2016-09-02 19:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121412008 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121412161 The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece in 1896. ]]> 2016-09-02 19:06:24 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121412161 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121412241 First of all, US Mens Basketball has been in 18 olympics. And has gotten a medal in all 18 of those olympics. Team USA's record in the Summer Olympic Games is 138-5! That is beyond amazing. Since Carmelo Anthony has been on the team in 2004 they have never lost. he has scored. Carmelo is the all-time olympic leading scorer with 293 points. Leading over huge names like Lebron James, Michael Jordan, and Kareem Abdul-Jabar.
http://www.nbcolympics.com/news/carmelo-anthony-becomes-leading-olympic-scorer-us-history]]> 2016-09-02 19:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121412241 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121412242 *5 new sports have been approved for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games.
*This will help athletes achieve their dreams of competing in the Olympics. 
*The 5 new sports includes baseball, softball, skateboarding, surfing, and karate. ]]> 2016-09-02 19:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121412242 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121412255 How do you get selected to be in the Olympics?
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/25/sports/olympics/ways-of-picking-and-choosing-olympic-teams.html?_r=0]]> 2016-09-02 19:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121412255 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121412279 2016-09-02 19:07:00 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121412279 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121412296 2016-09-02 19:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121412296 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121412409 they dont get paid that much unless if they have sponsers and if they get a medal ]]> 2016-09-02 19:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121412409 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121412560 Some athletes go right into training for the next games, some choose to retire and go into day jobs.]]> 2016-09-02 19:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121412560 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121463353 After the Olympics are over the athletes that had been training the last four years for one of the biggest opportunities and events of their lives tend to go through "post Olympic depression." When the Olympics are over and the athletes are done training and competing and its time for them to back  homes with their families they tend to get a shock to their system because they have been away from it for so long. Eventually they return back to their normal lives just like everyone else. ]]> 2016-09-03 21:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121463353 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121839332 1) The city must prove that it is big enough to handle the Olympics
2) The city needs to convince residents that the expenses of covering the Olympics (which may be covered by raising taxes) are worth it in city improvement and new jobs.
3) The cities needs to maintain a highly positive media exposure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH3G45yWUG0]]> 2016-09-06 15:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121839332 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121912180 How have the games changed over the years? 
how they games have games is by them adding new sports pretty much every year
they like to keep the sport up todate  

]]> 2016-09-06 18:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121912180 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121917932 2016-09-06 18:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121917932 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121917996 2016-09-06 18:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121917996 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121918318 2016-09-06 18:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121918318 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121918341 *the city will turn the aquatics stadium into two community swimming centers
* before they do anything they need to make sure all of the people that were in the Olympics are all cleared out 
* after they are all cleared out the start packing up and keeping everything on stage.
* after the Olympics is done they also have soccer games to do  ]]> 2016-09-06 18:40:35 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121918341 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121921672 Olympic athletes do not get paid much money unless they win big or are famous. According to Business Insider, the United States Olympic Committee gives medal bonuses: $25,000 goes to a gold medalist, $15,000 to a silver medalist and $10,000 to a bronze medalist.]]> 2016-09-06 18:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121921672 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121921832 Tickets to the best seats can cost up to  roughly $3,100. That being the highest amount, the tickets can range anywhere between that according to your seat, the lowest amount can cost $25. Tickets to different events cost different prices. It seems like a very long, tough and expensive process.
 http://www.investopedia.com/slide-show/most-expensive-olympic-events/]]> 2016-09-06 18:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121921832 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121922177 The country, after hosting the olympics, may get a large amount of money due to broadcasting values.]]> 2016-09-06 18:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121922177 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121922364 I looked into what would be the weirdest Olympic sport and I found that a lot of the weird Olympic sports aren’t being done anymore but a few are. Trampoline is apparently one where you have to jump and try and do flips while judges rate them. Another weird one is race walking where the person has to try and walk faster than the other racers. To make sure they are walking one foot must always be on the ground. A few interesting ones that didn’t make it were live pigeon shooting where you were supposed to shoot down as many pigeons as possible. 

]]> 2016-09-06 18:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121922364 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121922949 Personally i think it is. It's a good event to show off how good you are at your sport and how talented you are. It shows how much effort you put into it and how hard you work for it. It's a lifestyle to most and it will show the different types of sports that you probably didn't know about and that people train all year for that sport. Softball wasn't that big of a hit but i think it should be added back. http://everythingonsoftball.weebly.com/why-isnt-softball-an-olympic-sport-anymore.html

]]> 2016-09-06 18:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121922949 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121923590 Basically what I read is that you need to have natural talent, and to get involved with state sports or games of your choosing, and if you are good enough they will contact you. The Olympics picks the best of the best to compete for their country. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/25/sports/olympics/ways-of-picking-and-choosing-olympic-teams.html?_r=1]]> 2016-09-06 18:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121923590 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121924907 2016-09-06 18:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121924907 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121925101 1. The first Ancient games were hosted in Athens, Greece in 393 AD
2. The first Olympic games started in 1896 in Athens Greece
3. A french man named Baron Pierre de Coubertin started the games up again ]]> 2016-09-06 18:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121925101 https://padlet.com/don_dembroski/ooh2aj3jljs4/wish/121925143
The first Olympics was held in Greece in 776 B.C. Only men could compete in the events. The next olympics was in 1896 which is the modern day like olympics

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