Guidelines

Who was the front runner for the 2012 Olympics?

Who was the front runner for the 2012 Olympics?

The bidding process for the 2012 Olympics was considered one of the most hotly contested in the history of the IOC. Paris was seen by some as the front-runner for much of the campaign, but skillful lobbying by London’s supporters and an inspirational final presentation by Sebastian Coe led to the success of its bid.

Who are the winners of the London 2012 Olympics?

Marianne Vos (left) of the Netherlands beating Britain’s Elizabeth Armitstead (right) and Russia’s Olga Zabelinskaya (centre) to the finish of the women’s race in the London 2012 Olympic Games road cycling competition. Sheilla Castro (13) of Brazil spiking the volleyball against the U.S. during their final match at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Who are the bidders for the 2012 Summer Olympics?

Nine cities submitting bids to host the 2012 Summer Olympics and 2012 Summer Paralympics were recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Who was on the US Olympic basketball team in 2012?

LeBron James assumed leadership of Team USA in 2012. The Americans went an undefeated 8–0 and averaged 116 points per game, winning by an average margin of 32.1 points—the fifth highest in US Olympic history. Team USA trailed in the fourth quarter only once, against Lithuania in the opening round.

Where did the Olympics take place in 2012?

The 2012 Summer Olympics(officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad[3]and commonly known as London 2012) was an international multi-sport eventheld from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, United Kingdom.

Who was the gymnast in the 2012 Olympics?

Gymnastics at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Brazil and South Korea won their first gold medal in the discipline in the history of the Summer Olympic Games, at these games Yevgeniya Kanayeva of Russia marked history by becoming the first back-to-back Olympic champion at the individual all-around in rhythmic gymnastics.

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