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Too Many Medals
With the conclusion of the Turin Games in 2006, there have been 20 Olympic Winter Games. However, there have been 21 gold medals awarded in men's ice hockey.
How can this be?
How can this be?
Answer
The first Winter Olympics was held in 1924 in Chamonix France. Men's ice hockey has been played in all 20 Winter Olympics through the Turin Italy Games. However, men's ice hockey was also part of the 1920 (Summer) Olympics in Antwerp Belgium; hence, the extra gold medal.Hide Answer Show Answer
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What is the longest undefeated run in Olympic ice hockey? Great Britain won gold in 1936. Ok, they haven't played since - but it still counts! 70 years and counting lol
hey! I get it! cnmne! sea anemone! that is SO clever! haha! great teaser!
Fantastic one! I can see why several people overlooked this one. I thought I knew the answer, until I checked it out! WTG! Keep bringing them on!
Nov 15, 2006
can u please change it and put torino
what is blondebookworm talking about?
Nevermind. I just realized it is the person who submitted this teaser's name.
Great teaser. I got it wrong, but it was fun guessing. Thanks for posting.
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