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Mad Monday

Mad Monday. 24 th November 2008. Hull 2016. From Beijing to London to Hull. 1896 Athens. 14 nations 241 athletes 43 events No women 1200m swimming athletes taken out to sea in a boat and had to swim back. The winner -“ My will to live completely overcame my desire to win”.

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Mad Monday

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  1. Mad Monday 24th November 2008

  2. Hull 2016 From Beijing to London to Hull

  3. 1896 Athens • 14 nations • 241 athletes • 43 events • No women • 1200m swimming athletes taken out to sea in a boat and had to swim back. • The winner -“ My will to live completely overcame my desire to win”

  4. 1996 Atlanta • 197 nations • 10,318 athletes • 271 events • Women's Football and Softball introduced. • Professional athletes were allowed in certain events.

  5. What can we expect… Mens 100m Winners 1896 Thomas Burke 12.0secs 1996 Donovan Bailey 9.84secs 2008 Usain Bolt 9.69secs 2016 ! !

  6. What can we expect… • 1996 Atlanta 27 venues • 2008 Beijing 31 venues • 2016 Hull ! Beijing 2008 43 New World records 132 New Olympic Records

  7. The Olympic Games “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part; just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.”

  8. Timings for the Day 8.40 – 9.25 Launch in the Hall 9.25 – 10.15 Period 1 10.20 – 11.10 Period 2 11.10 – 11.30 Break Time 11.30 – 12.20 Period 3 12.20 – 1.30 Lunch 1.30 – 2.20 Period 4 2.25 – 3.15 Period 5

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