What happened in the London 2012 Paralympics?
Contested between British veterans of the Second World War, it was the first organised sporting event for athletes with disabilities, and served as a precursor to the modern Paralympic Games….2012 Summer Paralympics.
| Host city | London, England, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Motto | Inspire a Generation |
| Nations | 164 |
| Athletes | 4,302 |
| Events | 503 in 20 sports |
Who won 2012 Paralympics?
Host Great Britain placed third with 120 medals, including 34 golds. The most successful athlete at the Games was Australian swimmer Jacqueline Freney, who won eight gold medals….2012 Summer Paralympics medal table.
| 2012 Summer Paralympics medals | |
|---|---|
| Most gold medals | China (95) |
| Most total medals | China (231) |
| ← 2008 Paralympics medal tables 2016 → |
Where will the Summer Games be held in 2012?
London, England
The 2012 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012) were an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom.
Who won the London Olympics 2012?
United States
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) |
What team sport did Australia win at the 2012 and 2016 Paralympics?
Australia are leading the medal table in cycling with 84 medals (G34-S24-B26). Australia has won a gold medal in swimming at each of the previous 14 Paralympic Games….London 2012 gold medallists.
| Athlete | Sport | Gold |
| Jacqueline Freney | Swimming | 8 |
| Matthew Cowdrey | Swimming | 5 |
| Ellie Cole | Swimming | 4 |
| Blake Cochrane | Swimming | 1 |
What is the symbol of Paralympic game?
The three Agitos (from the Latin meaning “I move”) encircling a central point symbolise motion, emphasise the role of the Paralympic Movement in bringing athletes together from all corners of the world to compete.
Which country topped the table in 2012 with 231 medals including 95 golds?
Since the 2004 Athens Games, China has topped the medal table with more gold medals, more silver medals and more medals overall than any other nation at every Summer Paralympics….Medals by Summer Games.
| 2012 London | Total |
|---|---|
| 95 | 535 |
| 71 | 400 |
| 65 | 302 |
| 231 | 1237 |
Which sports celebrated its 100 years of participation in the Games at the 2012 London Olympics?
The first event, the group stage in women’s football, began on 25 July at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, followed by the opening ceremony on 27 July 10,768 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees participated.
How many towels did Athletes use in the 2012 London Games?
165,000 towels
During the 2012 London Games, the Olympic Village required 165,000 towels for a bit more than two weeks of activity.
How many medals did Australia win in the 2012 Paralympics Games?
85 medals
As such, the 2000 Sydney Games, regarded as one of the more successful Games, became a point-of-reference and an inspiration in the development of the 2012 London Games. Australia finished 5th in the final medal count with 85 medals: 32 gold medals, 23 silver medals and 30 bronze medals.
Who won Rio 2016 Paralympics?
MEDALS. China topped the medals table for a fourth successive Paralympic Games claiming 239 medals in total, made up of 107 gold, 81 silver and 51 bronze. The top five was made up of Great Britain, Ukraine, USA and Australia.