2024 Paris Olympics Additional Sports
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What is the format change for scoring in Sport Climbing at the Paris 2024 Olympics compared to the Tokyo Games?

  • Only bouldering will count towards the overall medal standings.
  • Bouldering and lead climbing scores will be combined, while speed climbing is independent. (correct)
  • Speed climbing will be included in the overall score.
  • All three event scores will be combined for the overall winner.

How high are the walls that athletes scale in bouldering at the Olympics?

  • 15.7 feet (4.8 m)
  • 10.5 feet (3.2 m)
  • 14.7 feet (4.5 m) (correct)
  • 20 feet (6.1 m)

What do speed climbing athletes prioritize during their climbs?

  • Completing the climb within the least time regardless of technique.
  • Improvising their climbing path as they ascend.
  • Climbing rapidly and with precision. (correct)
  • Mounting the wall without any assistance.

What was the athletes' feedback regarding the scoring system at the Tokyo Games?

<p>They were dissatisfied as it did not reflect different skill sets. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In lead climbing at the Olympics, how much time are competitors allowed to reach the highest point?

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Which sport will NOT be included in the Paris 2024 Olympics?

<p>Parkour (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the breaking competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics from other dance competitions?

<p>It requires incorporating mandatory moves. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what location will the surfing events for the Paris 2024 Olympics be held?

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How are athletes judged in the surfing competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

<p>On the types of tricks performed and their execution. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the skateboarding events at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

<p>Skateboarders have a choice between park and street disciplines. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the skateboarding competition setup?

<p>The street competition includes urban elements like stairs and handrails. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which additional advantage has the host city been given regarding sports in recent Olympics?

<p>Host cities can add up to six new sports to the Olympic program. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines the primary judging criteria for skateboarders in the park event?

<p>Skaters' height, speed, and agility on obstacles. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Bouldering

A climbing discipline where athletes scale a 4.5-meter wall without ropes, aiming to complete it in the fewest attempts possible.

Lead Climbing

A climbing discipline where athletes race to reach the highest point on a 15-meter wall within a set time limit. They have no prior knowledge of the route.

Speed Climbing

A climbing discipline where athletes race against the clock to climb a wall as quickly as possible. It emphasizes speed and precision.

Combined Climbing

A climbing competition format that combines scores from Bouldering and Lead Climbing to determine the overall winner.

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Sport Climbing Scoring Changes

The process of changing the scoring system in Sport Climbing, by separating Speed Climbing as a distinct medal event.

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What is breakdancing?

Breakdancing or breaking is a dance style that emerged in the 1970s in New York City. It features intricate footwork, quick movements, and impressive spins and flips.

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How will breakdancing be judged at the 2024 Olympics?

The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature 16 athletes competing in breakdancing, 8 for men and 8 for women, judged on their individual style and flair. Mandatory moves are required for fair competition.

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How will surfers be judged in the 2024 Olympics?

Surfing will return to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, held in Tahiti. Competitors will be judged on their maneuvers, tricks, speed, and overall flow on the waves.

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What are the two skateboarding disciplines in the 2024 Olympics?

Skateboarding returns to the Olympics in Paris with two disciplines: Park and Street. Park focuses on height, speed, and agility on obstacles, while Street features a course with stairs, handrails, and other obstacles.

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How are park skateboarders judged in the 2024 Olympics?

In Park skateboarding, competitors will be scored on their best run out of three, each lasting 45 seconds. They are judged based on height, speed, and agility on the obstacles.

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What is the course like for Street skateboarding in the 2024 Olympics?

In Street skateboarding, competitors will use a customized course with obstacles like stairs, handrails, and other features.

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What are the four additional sports in the 2024 Paris Olympics?

The Paris 2024 Olympics will include four extra sports: breaking, surfing, skateboarding, and sport climbing.

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How many additional sports can host cities add to the Olympics?

While the Summer Olympics traditionally had 28 sports, host cities can now add up to six new sports to their Olympic program. This allows for a wider range of athletic events and creates a more diverse Olympic experience.

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Study Notes

2024 Paris Olympics Additional Sports

  • The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will feature four new sports, expanding beyond the traditional 28: breaking, surfing, skateboarding, and sport climbing.
  • Breaking (breakdancing) is an urban dance style originating in 1970s NYC, characterized by intricate footwork, quick movements, spins, and flips. Two events, one for men and one for women, will be judged on style, flair, and mandatory moves.
  • Surfing, which debuted in Tokyo 2020, returns for a second chance in Paris. Tahiti will host the surfing competitions. Judging is based on maneuver variety, difficulty, speed, and connection of moves.
  • Skateboarding will return to the Games after its Tokyo debut. Competitors can choose park or street disciplines. Park involves navigating obstacles for height, speed, and agility over three 45-second runs. Street utilizes a specially constructed urban street environment, and athletes perform five tricks over two 45-second runs, judging board control, trick diversity, and overall style.
  • Sport Climbing, another Tokyo debutant, will return to the Paris Games with bouldering, speed climbing, and lead climbing events. Bouldering involves scaling 15-meter walls unroped;
  • Speed climbing emphasizes fast and precise climbing. Lead climbing entails reaching the highest point of a 15-meter wall within six minutes without prior knowledge of the route. Paris Games will combine only bouldering and lead climbing scores, separating speed climbing into an independent medal event.

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Explore the new sports at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, including breaking, surfing, skateboarding, and sport climbing. Learn about the events, judging criteria, and what these exciting additions bring to the Olympic Games. Discover how these sports are evolving and gaining worldwide recognition.

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