K. Pudenz Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
Tokyo 2020 Results – Discus Throw, Canoe Sprint and More
Team USA led with 39 golds at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
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GERMANY
Due to World War II and the subsequent political situation that resulted in three postwar German states, a United Team of Germany featuring athletes from multiple states made appearances at three Olympic Games between 1956 and 1964. Because of this unique circumstance, the IOC now does not attribute results from these competitions under Germany (GER) but instead lists them under Equipe Unifiee Allemande (EUA). Meanwhile, all other Germany-related Olympic results continue to use the traditional designation.
DISCUS THROW
Discus throw is an athletic event in which competitors aim to throw an oblate spheroid weight known as a discus with as far a throw as possible, to become the winner. First held as an Olympic event in 1928 and now open to both male and female competitors alike since 1988, three to six throws are given with the winner being declared on his/her longest legal throw being declared the victor; an independent panel of judges watch events closely in order to make sure that all rules are observed accurately while marking valid throws with white flags while foul throws with red flags indicating which throw is considered valid by an independent panel;
Discus throwing is an ancient sport, as evidenced by Myron’s fifth-century BC Discobolus statue at Myron Myron Park. Discus throwing was part of both ancient Greek pentathlon and modern decathlon competitions; athletes must balance speed, technique and strength for maximum effectiveness; the ideal release angle depends on aerodynamic lift/drag calculations to determine its flight height.
GERMAN ATHLETE
Ronald Rauhe of Germany made history this year when, with other Olympic three-peat attempts put off due to injury, by becoming the first man ever to win an Olympic canoe sprint medal at five consecutive Olympics – making him part of an exclusive club of athletes who have achieved this feat. His achievement joined an already elite list of those who have won gold, silver or bronze at four consecutive Olympiads.
Since 1896, Germany has competed at every Olympic Games except 1940 and 1948 Summer Olympic Games due to World War II being still fresh in mind; and 1956-88 when athletes from two states competed under one team under the code GER (Unified German Team). Today the IOC refers to Germany by its French language name Equipe Unifiee Allemande (EUA).
German swimmer Katie Ledecky is seeking her third consecutive victory in the women’s 800m freestyle event at Tokyo 2020. Tennis players Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer had an opportunity at winning back-to-back titles; unfortunately both withdrew.
GERMAN SPORTS
Germany is the most successful Olympic nation of all time, amassing 1384 medals since 1896 and earning more gold medals than any other nation (second overall behind only the U.S). They have taken part in every Summer Olympic Games since 1896 while also competing at five Winter Olympic Games with 14 medals won!
On 29 June 2024, Germany qualified for EURO 2024 quarter-final against Spain after beating Denmark 2-0 in Stuttgart. Although trailing at half time, they demonstrated their superiority by scoring with minutes remaining in normal time through Florian Wirtz’s goal.
As part of Germany’s postwar reunification, an Olympic Union Team comprising athletes from both West and East German athletes competed three times between 1956 and 1964 under its French-language designation Equipe Unifiee Allemande – although this designation remains unexplained. The IOC currently refers to this team by code name EUA; although no explanation for its usage can be provided.