When and where were the 2012 Summer Olympics held?
When and where were the 2012 Summer Olympics held?
The opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics took place on the evening of Friday 27 July 2012 in the Olympic Stadium, London, during which the Games were formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II.
Why did Nadzeya Ostapchuk lose her 2012 Olympic medal?
On 13 August 2012, the IOC stripped Belarusian athlete Nadzeya Ostapchuk of her gold medal in the women’s shot put after she tested positive for the anabolic steroid metenolone.
Who won the 2012 Olympic gold medal at London Olympics?
Medals of London 2012 Olympics. Missy Franklin tied with Michael Phelps for most gold medals won at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Who was the director of the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony?
The spectacle was entitled Isles of Wonder and directed by Academy Award -winning British film director Danny Boyle . Prior to London 2012 there had been considerable apprehension about Britain ‘s ability to stage an opening ceremony that could reach the standard set at the Beijing Summer Games of 2008.
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.
Which country won the 2012 Olympics in equestrian?
Germany claimed the first Equestrian gold of the 2012 Olympic Games in the team eventing final, with Great Britain taking the silver and New Zealand winning the bronze. Michael Jung of Germany won gold in the Individual eventing, while Sara Algotsson Ostholt of Sweden won silver, and Sandra Auffarth of Germany won bronze.
What is the official motto for the 2012 Summer Olympics?
The official motto for the 2012 Summer Olympics is “Inspire a generation”. It was chosen to highlight the organiser’s commitment to inspire the world including younger generations to get involved in sporting events through its games’ legacy.
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.
Who won the 2012 Olympic wrestling gold medal?
Kaori Matsumoto won Japan’s first gold medal of the 2012 games in the women’s lightweight, defeating Romania’s Corina Căprioriu in the final. Russia’s Mansur Isaev won gold in the men’s lightweight final against Riki Nakaya of Japan.
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.
Where was the 400m sprint held at the 2012 Summer Olympics?
The women’s 400 metres competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. The event was held at the Olympic Stadium on 3–5 August.
Where did Cambodia compete at the 2012 Summer Olympics?
Cambodia, which is represented by the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC), competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London from 27 July to 12 August 2012.
