2012 London Olympics: Medals and Highlights
Games of the XXX Olympiad
The 2012 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad, took place in London, England, from July 25 to August 12, 2012. The event featured more than 10,000 athletes from 204 countries competing in 26 sports and 302 events.
Medal Table
The United States topped the medal table with 46 golds, 29 silvers, and 29 bronzes. China finished second with 38 golds, 27 silvers, and 23 bronzes. Great Britain, the host nation, came in third with 29 golds, 17 silvers, and 19 bronzes.
Highlights
Some of the most memorable moments from the 2012 London Olympics include:
- Michael Phelps winning his 22nd Olympic gold medal, making him the most decorated Olympian of all time.
- Usain Bolt becoming the first person to win the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay at three consecutive Olympics.
- Katie Ledecky winning four gold medals in swimming, including in the 800m freestyle, 1500m freestyle, 200m freestyle, and 4x200m freestyle relay.
- Mo Farah winning the 5000m and 10,000m races in athletics, becoming the first British athlete to win two gold medals in the same events at the same Olympics.
- The United States women's basketball team winning their fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal, extending their winning streak to 49 games.
The 2012 London Olympics were a memorable and successful event that showcased the best of the world's athletes.
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