Jeux Olympiques de Londres 2012 – Calendrier, résultats, médailles, billets, sites. London 2012 - Official Australian Olympic Team website - London 2012. 2012 Summer Olympics. The 2012 Summer Olympics, formally the Games of the XXX Olympiad[2] and commonly known as London 2012, was a major international multi-sport event celebrated in the tradition of the Olympic Games, as governed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
It took place in London, United Kingdom and a lesser extent across the country from 25 July to 12 August 2012. The first event, the group stage in women's football began on 25 July at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.[3][4] More than 10,000 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) participated.[5] It was officially started however on Friday 27 July 2012 at 0:00. Construction for the Games involved considerable redevelopment, with an emphasis on sustainability.[11] The main focus was a new 200-hectare (490-acre) Olympic Park, constructed on a former industrial site at Stratford, East London.[12] The Games also made use of venues that already existed before the bid.[13] Bidding process[edit] Development and preparation[edit]
Slunchhammer. Olympic Games Medals, Results, Sports, Athletes. Olympic Games. The modern Olympic Games (French: Jeux olympiques[1]) are the leading international sporting event featuring summer and winter sports competitions wherein thousands of athletes variously compete.
The Olympic Games are considered the world's foremost sports competition with more than 200 nations participating.[2] The Olympic Games are held every four years, with the Summer and Winter Games alternating by occurring every four years but two years apart. Their creation was inspired by the ancient Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894. List of Summer and Winter Olympic Sports and Events. 2012 Summer Olympics. Www.visiteastlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/olympics-2012. Wp-content/uploads/2012/04/SC_UK_2012_London_Olympics. London 2012 games resources. London Olympics. 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. London is the only city in the United Kingdom to have ever hosted the Olympics; the United States is the only country to have hosted Summer Olympics on more occasions than the UK. Also, London is the only city to have bid more than once and still hold a 100% record. British participation in Olympic events, both as a competitor and as a host, is the responsibility of the British Olympic Association. 1908 Summer Olympics[edit] P&G Australia and New Zealand: consumer product company, best brands, sustainability, news.
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A Tale of Two Cities London is as much about wide-open spaces and leafy escapes as it is high-density, sight-packed exploration. Central London is where you will find the major museums, galleries and most iconic sights, but visit Hampstead Heath or the new Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to escape the crowds and view the city’s greener hues up close. Or venture even further out to Kew Gardens, Richmond or Hampton Court Palace for excellent panoramas of riverside London. Diversity This city is very multicultural, with a third of all Londoners foreign born, representing 270 different nationalities.
Why I love London By Steve Fallon, Author Like most Londoners, I revel in all our familiar landmarks – Big Ben, Tower Bridge, the murky Thames, the London Eye. Art & Culture A tireless innovator of art and culture, London is a city of ideas and the imagination. Time Travel. London 2012 Olympics - Schedule, Results, Medals, Tickets, Venues. Official London City Guide - Visit London hotels, attractions and events. The Games at Olympia - Ancient Greece. London Olympic Games 2012 - Facts and information.
Olympic Games 2012. London Olympics. London 2012 Olympics - Schedule, Results, Medals, Tickets, Venues. List of Summer and Winter Olympic Sports and Events. RESOURCES. London 2012 - Official Australian Olympic Team website - London 2012. Olympics 2012. 2012 Summer Olympics. Volleyroos aim high in London. Minister for Sport Kate Lundy and Prime Minister Julia Gillard with the Australi... © Australian Government With a stunning last ditch qualification bid granting them passage to the London Games, the Australian men’s volleyball team will be looking to crash the parties of the world’s best teams when competition commences.
One of the Australian Olympic Team’s underdog stories of the Games before competition has even kicked off in London, the Volleyroos made it through one of the toughest qualification tournaments to secure only their third ever Olympic appearance. Ranked number 22 in the world, the Australians knocked off the likes of current Asian Champions Iran, 10th ranked China, 16th ranked Venezuela and 17th ranked Puerto Rico on their way to finishing the tournament second behind the undefeated Serbian side.
“We had seven tough games across ten days in what was a fierce competition,” Edgar said. “When we won, it was just that raw emotion. View all profiles >>> Matt BartoloAOC. London. London i/ˈlʌndən/ is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom.[5] It is the most populous region, urban zone and metropolitan area in the United Kingdom.
Standing on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its founding by the Romans, who named it Londinium.[6] London's ancient core, the City of London, largely retains its 1.12-square-mile (2.9 km2) mediaeval boundaries and in 2011 had a resident population of 7,375, making it the smallest city in England.