Where did Canada compete at the 2012 Summer Olympics?
Where did Canada compete at the 2012 Summer Olympics?
Canada, represented by the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012.
Who is Canada’s most decorated Summer Olympian?
For coxswain Lesley Thompson-Willie, it was the fifth medal of her Olympic career, tying her as Canada’s most decorated summer Olympian. In the pool, Ryan Cochrane won his second straight Olympic medal in the 1500m freestyle, this one a silver, while Brent Hayden won Canada’s first ever Olympic medal in the 100m freestyle, a bronze.
How did Canada qualify for the 2011 Olympics in archery?
Canada qualified one male and female archer. Jason Lyon won a quota spot by finishing in the top 5 in the men’s individual event at the 2011 World Archery Championships in Turin, Italy. However, Crispin Duenas won the right to represent Canada at the Games after winning the Olympic trials.
How many gold medals did Canada win in the 2008 Olympics?
Canada matched its total medal count from Beijing 2008 . Canada was initially believed to have won only 1 gold medal in London, its lowest count of golds in a Summer Olympic games since 1976; this was awarded to trampoline gymnast Rosannagh MacLennan in the women’s event.
How many gold medals did Canada win at the London Olympics?
Canada left London winning a single gold medal, that was awarded to trampoline gymnast Rosannagh MacLennan in the women’s event, its lowest count of golds in a Summer Olympic games since 1976.
How did Canada do in the Olympics for the second time?
For the second time in its Olympic history, Canada qualified for the women’s artistic gymnastics team final, the first since the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, and the first in a non-boycotting games. In trampoline gymnastics, Rosannagh MacLennan, competing at her second Olympics, won Canada’s only gold medal in the women’s event.
How many Canadian athletes have participated in the Olympics?
Canadian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games since 1900, except the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow because of the United States-led boycott. Canada sent a total of 281 athletes to the Games to compete in 24 sports.
What is the population of Canada in 2020?
Canada urban population for 2020 was 30,997,832, a 1.19% increase from 2019. Canada urban population for 2019 was 30,631,841, a 1.51% increase from 2018. Canada urban population for 2018 was 30,175,132, a 1.5% increase from 2017. Canada urban population for 2017 was 29,729,597, a 1.27% increase from 2016.
How many sports are there in the 2012 Summer Olympics?
The 2012 Summer Olympics featured 26 different sports encompassing 39 disciplines and 302 events. In the list below, the number of events in each discipline is noted in parentheses. 2012 Summer Olympics Sports Programme
