How many athletes competed in the Beijing olympics in total, and also inc coaches and managers and entourage?

Question

in total athletes world wide, and then of course the representatives, governing bodies and managers coaches, all would be accountable and a record of the total must be somewhere, i am guessing about 12000 athletes and 3500 other. but would like to know the truth.

Answer 1

11,196 total athletes.

4,746 were women.

Around 20,000 accredited media.

Answer 2

CHINA is already CHAMPION BEIJING 2008

Answer 3

about 20000 all up for a free ride

Answer 4

11,028 athletes from 204 countries  participated.in 302 events at the Beijing Olympics 2008

Answer 5

10,400 or thereabouts