What was special about the London Olympics?

In 2012 London became the first city to host the modern Games three times, having previously been the site of the 1908 and 1948 Olympic Games. 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.

How long did London Olympics last?

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The London 2012 Games included a four-year Cultural Olympiad. 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 crossed the world once again.

What did you not know about the London Olympics?

As the lighting of the Olympic cauldron and the Olympics opening ceremony on Friday in London will mark the beginning of the Summer Olympics 2012, IBTimes UK brings eight amazing facts you did not know about Olympic Games. A view of the Tower Bridge is seen as it is lit up to celebrate the Olympics in London. (Photo: Reuters) Reuters 1.

How many people went to the London Olympics in 2008?

In 2008 only 16 made the Summer Games. This year 33 are expected! This includes swimmer Lt. Brady Snyder, who lost both eyes to an explosion during his deployment to Afghanistan. 5. The London Philharmonic Orchestra recorded 205 national anthems in just 52 hours. 6. 2012 marks the 30th Olympiad but only the 27th Summer Game.

What are some interesting facts about the 2012 Olympics?

6. 2012 marks the 30th Olympiad but only the 27th Summer Game. That is because 1916, 1940 and 1944 were all wartime Olympics, in which the games were canceled. 7. The gold medals are actually 93% silver and 1.3% gold. 8. Swimmer Michael Phelps has more gold medals than any other Olympian, with a total of 16.

Are there any facts about the Olympics that will blow your mind?

In order to get into the Olympic spirit and the emotions that come with it, we put some facts about the Olympics that will blow your mind – so you have something to delve into while waiting for the next athletic record to be broken (or for the pizza delivery to arrive). 1.