2012 Summer Olympics
| Emblem of the 2012 Summer Olympics; other color variants are shown below | |
|---|---|
| Host city | London, United Kingdom |
| Nations | 204 (including IOA team) |
| Athletes | 10,768 (5,992 men, 4,776 women) |
| Events | 302 in 26 sports (39 disciplines) |
When did London get the Olympics?
2012
London hosted the Olympic Games in 1908, 1948 and 2012. The 2012 Summer Olympics made London the first city to have hosted the modern Games of three Olympiads.
Why London was chosen as the destination for the 2012 Games?
London succeeded in its Bid for a number of reasons. It is a global city with a reputation across the world. Its multicultural population meant that all countries would be well supported at the games. London had a really distinctive bid all about young people, regeneration and the future.
What sports are in the London 2012 Olympic Games?
London 2012: Olympic Games event guides 1 Archery 2 Athletics 3 Badminton 4 Basketball 5 Beach volleyball 6 Boxing 7 Canoe Slalom 8 Canoe Sprint 9 Cycling: BMX 10 Cycling: Mountain Bike
Who won the 2012 Summer Olympics medal table?
American swimmer Michael Phelps won 4 gold and 2 silver and beat the last Larissa Latynina’s 18 medals record with 22 medals. Runner from Jamaica Usain Bolt again won all sprint events in athletics. Full List of 2012 Summer Olympics medal winners Summer Olympics 2012 – Medal Table
What is the abbreviation for London 2012 Olympics?
For the Winter Youth Olympics, see 2012 Winter Youth Olympics. For the video game, see London 2012 (video game). The 2012 Summer Olympics (officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad and commonly known as London 2012) was an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, United Kingdom.
What was the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad?
The London 2012 Games included a four-year Cultural Olympiad. It reached a climax with the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on 27 July 2012, starting a 60-day festival of sport and culture across the UK, as the Olympic and Paralympic spirit crossed the world once again.
