Where did diving take place in the 2012 Olympics?

Diving at the 2012 Summer Olympics. The diving competitions at the 2012 Olympic Games in London took place from 29 July to 11 August at the Aquatics Centre within the Olympic Park. It was one of four aquatic sports at the Games, along with swimming, water polo and synchronised swimming.

Who are the most successful divers in the Olympics?

China was the most successful nation, topping the medal table with six golds and ten in total. A nation could have no more than 16 divers qualify (up to eight males and eight females) and could enter up to two divers in individual events and one pair in synchronised events. For the individual diving events, qualifiers were:

Why did Mikimoto use ama divers for pearl diving?

Mikimoto used Ama divers to look after his cultivated pearls on Mikimoto Pearl Island, near Toba city. This business was the main reason for the strong association between Ama and pearl diving among foreign observers that continues to this day.

How old do you have to be to be a diver in the Olympics?

All divers must be at least 14 years old on or by 31 December 2012. China was the most successful nation, topping the medal table with six golds and ten in total. A nation could have no more than 16 divers qualify (up to eight males and eight females) and could enter up to two divers in individual events and one pair in synchronised events.

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 fencers in the London Olympics?

London 2012 Olympic Games fencing Italy’s Valentina Vezzali (left) fencing against Corinne Maitrejean of France in a team foil semifinal match at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Sergei Ilnitsky—EPA/Alamy Raisman, Aly Aly Raisman after winning a gold medal in the women’s floor exercise at the 2012 Olympics in London. Gregory Bull—AP/Shutterstock.com

How many swimmers qualified for the Olympics in 2012?

FINA announced in early July 2012 that 631 athletes from 166 nations would compete in swimming events at the 2012 Olympics (note: all nations qualified for the 10 km races also had at least 1 swimmer qualified for the pool portion). 59 nations qualified via the A cut (OQT), 12 via the B cut (OST) and 95 via Universality.

When did Australia compete in the 2012 Olympics?

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

Who are the Australian cyclists in the Olympics?

Australia qualified boats for the following events. The Australian men’s road cycling team consisted of Stuart O’Grady, Cadel Evans, Michael Rogers, Simon Gerrans and Matthew Goss while the women’s team was Shara Gillow, Chloe Hosking and Amanda Spratt. Note: Alex Edmondson was named on the men’s team pursuit squad but did not compete.