2012 summer olympics

The Organising Committee worked in collaboration with Tate and the Plus Tate Group – a group of 19 regional art galleries across the UK – to select artists responsible for creating the official posters of London 2012. These circles, which appear as marks made by bottles or glasses left on a table, symbolise the memory of a social meeting, such as the gathering of Olympic Games spectators or the meeting of athletes in the stadium at the Opening Ceremony. The city was chosen as the 2012 host in a close 2005 International Olympic Committee (IOC)…, …won five medals in the 2012 London Olympics, including Katie Taylor, who won a gold medal in women’s boxing.…, …official Olympic sport at the London 2012 Games. London 2012 Olympic Games, athletic festival held in London that took place July 27–August 12, 2012. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. A square, which encases the balance of the design, opposes the circular shape of the medals and emphasizes its focus on the centre, reinforcing the sense of ‘place, as in a map inset. A speedboat carrying the Olympic flame down the River Thames as fireworks explode above the Tower Bridge during the opening ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Learn about Nicola Adams of Great Britain, who won the first Olympic gold medal in women's boxing in the 51-kg (112-pound) class, at the 2012 Games in London. The official report published by the LOCOG consists of a single set of two commemorative books published by Wiley (The official commemorative book; The Games, Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic Journey to London 2012) and a DVD, “London 2012 Olympic Games: official report”. Phelps became the most-decorated athlete in Olympic history by capturing six medals (including four golds) to bring his lifetime total to 22. The London Games were the 27th occurrence of the modern Olympic Games. Cuba's Mijaín López (in red) defeating Heiki Nabi of Estonia to win a gold medal in 120-kg Greco-Roman wrestling at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Approximately 10,800 athletes participated in 302 events in 26 sports. This once-in-every-four years sailing event which circumnavigates the globe is an extreme test of body and the mind. Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. The record for the total number of participating national Olympic committees—204—that had been established at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games was equaled in London. For these Games, the figure of victory is accompanied by the specific inscription: “XXX Olympiad London 2012”. London 2012 by numbers. Former Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle has been appointed as the next CEO of Sport NZ, replacing Peter Miskimmin, who will be stepping down after 11 years in the role. Sheilla Castro (13) of Brazil spiking the volleyball against the U.S. during their final match at the 2012 London Olympic Games. The London Games were also the first Olympiad wherein each participating country had at least one female athlete competing. London 2012 - a swimmer ploughs through the water in heats for the women's 50m freestyle at the Aquatics Centre. Get exclusive access to content from our 1768 First Edition with your subscription. Yevgeniya Kanayeva of Russia performing en route to winning a gold medal in the individual rhythmic gymnastics all-around event at the 2012 London Olympic Games. The star of the gymnastics events was Gabrielle Douglas of the United States, who won the women’s individual all-around gold and was a member of the gold medal-winning U.S. team. London 2012 - The British ska band Madness perform their hit Our House during the closing ceremony in Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012. London 2012 Olympic Games, athletic festival that took place July 27–August 12, 2012. 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 crosses the world once again. The jury’s main objective was artistic excellence. In what was a first in Olympic history, the logo did not feature the city or the country, but the year – 2012. London became the first city to host the modern Olympic Games three times; London also hosted the 1908 Summer Olympics and the 1948 Summer Olympics . The 2012 Summer Olympics will be held in London, England, from July 27 to August 12. In amateur boxing, women follow the rules of men’s boxing with a few exceptions—the rounds are shorter, and women wear breast protectors, with groin protection being optional.…. The reverse features an abstract design with the 2012 Games emblem at its centre as a metaphor for the modern city. The London Games’ opening ceremonies proved to be one of the festival’s highlights. Together, they established a list of over 100 artists to be considered. Aly Raisman after winning a gold medal in the women's floor exercise at the 2012 Olympics in London. Total distance: 15 775 km including 2 900 km in Greece and 12 875 in Great Britain The London 2012 Games included a four-year Cultural Olympiad. Adam Augustyn is Managing Editor, Reference Content at Encyclopædia Britannica. Alberto Salazar's appeal against a four-year ban in a doping case was postponed Thursday because of the coronavirus pandemic. The elaborate spectacle (devised by film director Danny Boyle) depicted the cultural and social history of Britain and drew raves from attendees and television viewers, who were treated to an unexpected comic turn by Queen Elizabeth II. Italy's Valentina Vezzali (left) fencing against Corinne Maitrejean of France in a team foil semifinal match at the 2012 London Olympic Games. This bilingual DVD, in English and French, contains all the official texts and results, plus the “Official Film of the IOC report”. Skipper Taylor Canfield and Team Stars+Stripes have won the 70th Bermuda Gold Cup and 2020 Open Match Racing World Championship. More than 9 million spectators will watch more than 10,000 athletes from more than 200 countries. The London Olympics final medal rankings are provided in the table. London 2012 - The stunning Opening Ceremony firework show lights up the Olympic Stadium and the east London night. London 2012 Olympic Games open in spectacular style, Hoy claims sixth gold - London 2012 - Cycling, Adams claims historic gold - London 2012 - Boxing, 26 sports, featuring 39 disciplines, were contested during the Games across 34 venues, The Olympic Park, which held nine venues, was 2.5sq km in size – equivalent to 357 football pitches, 8.8 million tickets were available for the London 2012 Olympic Games, About 10,500 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees took part in the Games, with 302 medal events being held, Over 21,000 accredited media communicated the Games to a potential worldwide audience of 4 billion people, There were also 2,961 technical officials and 5,770 team officials, A total workforce of around 200,000 people, including more than 6,000 staffs, 70,000 volunteers and 100,000 contractors, were involved in the Games, LOCOG had sourced over one million pieces of sport equipment for the Games, including 510 adjustable hurdles for athletics, 600 basket balls, 2,700 foot balls and 356 pairs of boxing gloves, During the Games, 20 million spectator journeys were made in London, including three million on the busiest day of the Games, Approximately 14 million meals were served at the Games, including 45,000 per day in the Olympic Village. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). The 2012 Summer Olympics medal table is a list of National Olympic Committees (NOCs) ranked by the number of gold medals won during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, the capital of the United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. An official poster from the 2012 Summer Olympics held in London. The new Olympic Channel brings you news, highlights, exclusive behind the scenes, live events and original programming, 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Gymnasts from the United States, China and Russia will join counterparts from Japan in a 30-person meet this weekend in Tokyo. It is a clear reference to the five rings that make up the Olympic symbol. Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. The official report published by the LOCOG consists of a single set of two commemorative books published by Wiley (The official commemorative book; The Games, Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic Journey to London 2012) and a DVD, “London 2012 Olympic Games: official report”. The Olympic Games are one of the biggest and most complex events in the world, as highlighted by some of these mind-boggling facts and figures: On the obverse, the traditional goddess of victory flies into the Panathinaikos stadium bringing victory to the best athlete.