Who was the winner of the 2016 Olympics in Athletics?

The race as a whole was historically fast, setting four of the five fastest times ever for the distance and seeing eight national records broken. China’s Wang Zhen was the first male winner of the 2016 Olympic athletics, topping the 20 kilometres race walk podium.

What was the medal table for the 2016 Olympics?

The following medal table is a list of National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and one non-NOC team ranked by the number of gold medals won by their athletes during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, from 5 to 21 August 2016.

Who are the hosts of the 2016 Summer Olympics?

Host city Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Motto A new world ( Portuguese: Um mundo novo) Nations 207 Athletes 11,238 Events 306 in 28 sports (41 disciplines)

Where did the United States compete in the Olympics in 2016?

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. U.S. athletes have appeared in every Summer Olympics of the modern era, with the exception of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, which they boycotted in protest of the Soviet–Afghan War.

Where did the Olympics take place in 2016?

(Credit: Rio 2016) The 2016 Rio Olympics officially kick off on Friday evening with the opening ceremony in Maracana Stadium in the seaside city in Brazil. It marks the first time a South American city will host the Summer games. Here are some more key facts and figures that reflect the economy, athletics, and humanity of the 31st Olympiads.

Who was the female gold medalist in the 2016 Olympics?

In the women’s high jump, Ruth Beitia became Spain’s inaugural female Olympic gold medalist in athletics, though this was overshadowed by the fact her winning mark was the lowest since 1980 and she was outperformed by two heptathletes in Rio. Thomas Röhler cleared ninety metres to win the men’s javelin throw.

When is the opening ceremony for the Rio Olympics?

The logo of the 2016 Rio Olympics which officially open on August 5, 2016. (Credit: Rio 2016) The 2016 Rio Olympics officially kick off on Friday evening with the opening ceremony in Maracana Stadium in the seaside city in Brazil.