When did Ireland compete in the 2012 Olympics?

Ireland competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom, from July 27 to August 12, 2012.

What kind of medals did Ireland win in the Olympics?

This was Ireland’s most successful Olympics, winning a total of 6 medals (1 gold, 1 silver and 4 bronze) in three sports: boxing, athletics and equestrian show jumping.

What was not included in the London 2012 Olympics?

London’s bid featured the same 28 sports that had been included in other recent Summer Olympics, but the IOC voted to drop baseball and softball from the 2012 Games just two days after London had been selected as the host city.

Where was the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics held?

The first event, the group stage in women’s football, began on 25 July at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, followed by the opening ceremonies on 27 July. 10,768 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) participated.

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Who are the Irish Paralympians in London 2012?

The 2012 Irish Paralympic team contains five reigning world champions in Athletics and Para-Cycling and two defending Paralympic champions, athletes Jason Smyth and Michael McKillop. For the first time ever Ireland will compete in Shooting and Rowing at a Paralympic Games.

Are there any Irish athletes in the Olympics?

The International Olympic Committee allowed athletes from Northern Ireland the option to compete at the Olympic games for either Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or for Ireland. Medallists Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan, were both born in Belfast, Northern Ireland yet competed for Ireland.

Who was the second Irish athlete to win a medal in the Olympics?

Light flyweight boxer Paddy Barnes defended his bronze medal from Beijing, becoming the second Irish athlete in 80 years to win medals at two consecutive Olympics. For the first time since 1980, Ireland also won an Olympic medal in more than a single sport.