How many teams did GB athletes play in 2012?
541
There were notable performances across the board from the 541 selected athletes competing in all 26 sports.
Who is on the US triathlon team?
Katie Zaferes, the 2019 World champion, and Kevin McDowell, a cancer survivor, complete the five-member U.S. Olympic triathlon team. USA Triathlon announced its two discretionary picks for Tokyo on Wednesday. Zaferes and McDowell join the already qualified Summer Rappaport, Taylor Knibb and Morgan Pearson.
What is an Olympic triathlon?
The Olympic triathlon comprises a 1.5km swim, a 40km bike ride, and a 10km run. There are two competitions at the Olympic Games: men’s and women’s individual.
How many medals did Team GB win for shooting in 2012 Summer Olympics?
The team won 65 medals in total: 29 gold, 17 silver and 19 bronze; after medal reallocation in men’s high jump: 29 gold, 18 silver, and 18 bronze.
How many triathletes are there in the US?
Number of participants in triathlons in the U.S. 2006-2017 Amongst people in the United States aged six years and older, the number of participants in triathlons amounted to approximately 4.04 million in 2017, down from 4.08 million the previous year.
Where are the Brownlee twins from?
Both brothers, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee are British triathletes, having participated in greatest world championships, are already established sport stars….Jonathan Brownlee.
| Name | Jonathan Callum Brownlee |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 30 April 1990 |
| Birthplace | Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England |
| Age | 29 |
What happened to the other Brownlee?
Britain’s double Olympic triathlon gold medallist Brownlee left off Tokyo 2020 team. Britain’s two-time Olympic triathlon gold medallist Alistair Brownlee will not get the opportunity to try to win a third at the rearranged Games in Tokyo after the final place on his country’s team was awarded to Alex Yee.