What venues were used for 2012 Olympics?
What venues were used for 2012 Olympics?
Where were the Games held? A large majority of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games were held in the Old Park in Stratford in East London. Events were also held in other venues across London and the UK (England, Scotland and Wales).
Who won Men’s Football Olympics 2012?
Mexico
Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men’s tournament
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Champions | Mexico (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Brazil |
| Third place | South Korea |
| Fourth place | Japan |
How did England do in the 2012 Olympics?
Great Britain finished the Summer Olympic Games with a total of 65 medals (29 gold, 18 silver, and 18 bronze), coming third in the medal table rankings, and fourth in the total number of medal rankings. At least one medal was awarded to Team GB in seventeen sports, eleven of them containing at least one gold.
What new events were in the 2012 Olympics?
IOC approves new events for 2012 London Olympic Games
- The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today approved several new events for the 2012 London Olympic Games.
- Women’s Boxing.
- Canoe Sprint.
- Modern Pentathlon.
- Handball.
- Wrestling, Swimming, Cycling.
- Tennis – Mixed Doubles.
Who won Men’s Football Olympics 2016?
Brazil
Brazil captured their first gold medal after defeating Germany on penalties. Nigeria won the bronze medal by beating Honduras 3–2.
When were the 2012 Summer Olympics held in London?
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, England, 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.
Where are the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics venues?
The 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics venues were mostly located in the host city of London, though some other events required facilities located elsewhere. Between the successful bid and the Olympics and Paralympics themselves, several details and venues changed.
When did the 2012 Olympic torch relay start and end?
The Olympics torch relay ran from 19 May to 27 July 2012, before the Games. Plans for the relay were developed in 2010–11, with the torch-bearer selection process announced on 18 May 2011.
