Do olympic athletes go home after their event is done?

Question

When an olympic athlete finishes his last race or event does he/she go home back to their country in the next 1-2 days or do they stay at the olympics to watch the rest of their country's events my dad asked me this question and i didn't know so if you do please help

Answer 1

Some athletes return home after competing. Others may stay 2 attend the Closin' Ceremonies. I'd assume some of the big stars such as the medalists will turn up @ the ceremonies. I mean, u can expect Michael Phelps to show up on Leno 2 talk about his Olympic experiences on the 1st episode after the Games. It sounds likelier then him appearing on Craig Ferguson next week after his final event.

Answer 2

Some of them stay, and some go home.  It depends on what they want to do.  

Answer 3

It think they hang out until the closing ceremonies are over.  It's just a guess, but it makes sense.  I just never much thought about it.