Where did the 2016 Summer Olympics take place?

2016 Summer Olympics bidding results; City NOC: Round 1: Round 2: Round 3: Rio de Janeiro Brazil: 26 46: 66: Madrid Spain: 28: 29 32 Tokyo Japan: 22 20 — Chicago United States: 18 — —

When did they start bidding for the 2016 Olympics?

The process for the 2016 Summer Olympics was officially launched on 16 May 2007. The first step for each city was to submit an initial application to the International Olympic Committee by 13 September 2007, confirming their intention to bid.

How many athletes took part in the 2016 Olympics?

More than 11,000 athletes from 207 nations took part in the 2016 Games, including first-time entrants Kosovo, South Sudan, and the Refugee Olympic Team. With 306 sets of medals, the games featured 28 Olympic sports, including rugby sevens and golf, which were added to the Olympic program in 2009.

Who was eliminated from the Olympics in 2016?

Chicago and Tokyo were eliminated after the first and second rounds of voting, respectively, while Rio de Janeiro took a significant lead over Madrid heading into the final round. The lead held and Rio de Janeiro was announced as host of 2016 Summer Olympics.

Where was the Olympic tennis tournament held in 2016?

The tennis tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics was held at the Olympic Tennis Centre, from 6 to 14 August. The competition was played on a fast hardcourt surface used in numerous North American tournaments that aims to minimize disruption for players.

Who was the gold medalist in tennis at the 2016 Olympics?

Russian duo Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina won the gold medal, defeating Timea Bacsinszky and Martina Hingis in the final, 6–4, 6–4. Martina Hingis had been attempting to become just the fifth woman to complete the Career Golden Slam in doubles.

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.

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Where was the opening ceremony of the Olympics held?

The opening ceremony took place at Maracana Stadium on 5 August 2016, and was directed by Fernando Meirelles, Daniela Thomas and Andrucha Waddington.

What was the Special Olympics report for 2019?

Her legacy continues to inspire and guide our movement. The Special Olympics 2019 Annual Report highlights the best of our global movement over the course of a very busy year—filled with sports, competitions, unified leadership, inclusive health milestones, and much more.

Who are the candidates for the Summer Olympics?

On 4 June 2008, four candidate cities were chosen for the shortlist: Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro, and Tokyo, which had already hosted the Summer Olympics in 1964. Three cities— Baku, Doha, and Prague —failed to reach the candidature phase.