Fun Facts!!!
- The US boycotted the 1980 Moscow Olympics by the reason of The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan.(The Olympic Boycott)
- The Olympic medal from the 2012 games are worth a lot less than you would think.(CBSNews)
- The Gold medal is worth approx. $644.(CBSNews)
- The Silver medal is worth approx. $330.(CBSNews)
- The Bronze medal is worth approx. $7.40.(CBSNews)
- In the 2012 Olympic Games, Michael Phelps broke the world record for the most Olympic medals. The 22 medals including 18 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze.(Michael Phelps)