How many athletes will perform at the 2008 Olympics? How many countries?

Question

I am interested to know just how many athletes perform at an Olympics from around the world, and how many countries participate in the games?

Answer 1

The Games of the XXIX Olympiad will draw more than 10,000 competitors representing 205 nations, an increase of four from the Athens Games.



At the first Modern Olympics in 1896, a total of 14 nations competed, including the United States, Australia, Chile and 11 European countries.

Answer 2

200 or more countries

Answer 3

Nations participating: 204

Athletes participating: 11,028

Events: 302 in 28 sports

Answer 4

204 countries and over 11,000 athletes.