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How many countries took part in the first Olympic Games?
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was formed, and the first Games were planned for 1896 in Athens, the capital of Greece. In Athens, 280 participants from 13 nations competed in 43 events, covering track-and-field, swimming, gymnastics, cycling, wrestling, weightlifting, fencing, shooting, and tennis.
Which country won the London 2012 Olympic Games?
Great Britain
London 2012 Olympic Games, athletic festival held in London that took place July 27–August 12, 2012. The London Games were the 27th occurrence of the modern Olympic Games….London 2012 Olympic Games.
| country | Great Britain |
|---|---|
| gold | 29 |
| silver | 17 |
| bronze | 19 |
| total | 65 |
Who won the 2012 London Olympics?
Host nation Great Britain won 29 gold medals and 65 overall medals making it the most successful Olympics performance for that nation since the 1908 edition….2012 Summer Olympics medal table.
| 2012 Summer Olympics medals | |
|---|---|
| Location | London, Great Britain |
| Highlights | |
| Most gold medals | United States (47) |
| Most total medals | United States (104) |
Which countries took part in the 1896 Olympic Games?
14 Participating Countries
| 1 | Australia |
|---|---|
| 6 | France |
| 7 | Germany |
| 8 | Great Britain & Ireland |
| 9 | Greece |
How many times has London hosted the Summer 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.
When did the Olympics start in London 2012?
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.
How many people came to London for the Olympics?
29,400,000. Estimated number of overseas tourists coming to the U.K. for the Olympic Games and surrounding events. 23,700. Estimated number of people in the security detail for the Games. 3. Number of times London has hosted the Olympics (1900, 1948 and 2012) 120,000.
What was the total number of medals won in the 2012 Olympics?
The Games also made use of venues that already existed before the bid. The United States topped the medal table, winning the most gold medals (46) and the highest number of medals overall (104); China finished second with a total of 91 medals (38 gold) and Great Britain came third with 65 medals overall (29 gold).
Who was eliminated from the 2012 Summer Olympics?
Moscow was the first city to be eliminated, followed by New York and Madrid. The final two contenders were London and Paris. At the end of the fourth round of voting, London won the right to host the 2012 Games with 54 votes to 50.