Which country won the 2012 Olympic Games?
The 2012 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad, were held in London, United Kingdom, from 25 July 2012 to 12 August 2012. Approximately 10,500 athletes participated in 302 events in 26 sports. Athletes from the United States won the most gold medals, with 46, and the most overall, with 103.
Where were the shooting competitions held at the 2012 Olympics?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Shooting competitions at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London took place from 28 July to 6 August at the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich. Fifteen events were included with 390 athletes taking part. The events were the same as in 2008.
How many athletes were in the 2012 Summer Olympics?
The 2012 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad, were held in London, United Kingdom, from 25 July 2012 to 12 August 2012. Approximately 10,500 athletes participated in 302 events in 26 sports. Athletes from the United States won the most gold medals, with 46,…
How much did it cost to host the 2012 Olympics?
Cost and financing. A study from Oxford University found that the sports-related costs of London 2012 was USD 15 billion, compared to USD 4.6 billion for Rio 2016, USD 40-44 billion for Beijing 2008 and USD 51 billion for Sochi 2014, the most expensive Olympics in history.
London 2012 Olympic Games
| rank | country | gold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 46 |
| 2 | China | 38 |
| 3 | Russia | 24 |
| 4 | Great Britain | 29 |
What city first lighted the Olympic flame?
Amsterdam
When the tradition of an Olympic fire was reintroduced during the 1928 Summer Olympics, an employee of the Electric Utility of Amsterdam lit the first modern Olympic flame in the Marathon Tower of the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam.