London 2012 appoints designers for Olympic and Paralympic Torches
A London-based design studio has been appointed to design the Olympic and Paralympic Torches, the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) announced today. The Olympic Torch is lit in a traditional ceremony in More...
Football
Spread across six major grounds around the UK, the London 2012 Olympic Games Football competition promises plenty of excitement. Did you know? During the Football competition, approximately 2,400 footballs will More...
Fencing
Fencing is one of just four sports to have featured at every modern Olympic Games. Did you know? After the Paris 1924 Games, the Italian and Hungarian teams settled a scoring controversy with a real-life duel. French More...
Equestrian – Dressage
Dressage is one of the three disciplines of the Olympic sport of Equestrian. Did you know? A total of 200 athletes will compete for six gold medals in the sport of Equestrian during the 2012 Games. At Helsinki More...
Diving
Diving is one of four disciplines of the Olympic sport of Aquatics. Did you know? The Olympic sport of Aquatics includes four disciplines: Synchronised Swimming, Swimming, Water Polo and Diving. One of the most More...
Cycling-BMX
BMX(Bicycle Moto Cross) is one of the four disciplines of the Olympic sport of Cycling. Did you know? After the Games, a BMX circuit will remain in the Olympic Park for everyone to enjoy. BMX was inspired by motocross, More...
What are the ORN and PRN?
The ORN/PRN will enable the key participants, such as athletes and officials, to travel safely, securely and efficiently between venues and their accommodation, while also keeping London and the rest of the UK moving. The More...
Canoe Slalom
Canoe Slalom is one of the two disciplines of the sport of Canoeing. Did you know? A total of 200 gate poles need to be painted red and green for the canoe slalom course. The first Great Britain World Champion More...
Beach Volleyball
Beach Volleyball is one of two disciplines in the Olympic sport of Volleyball. Did you know? In the 1960s, The Beatles appeared at the legendary Sorrento Beach in Los Angeles for a quick hit on the beach volleyball More...
Creation of Wenlock and Mandeville
About us Hello, we’re the official London 2012 mascots: Wenlock, the Olympic mascot and Mandeville, the Paralympic mascot. We were created from the last two drops of British steel used for the London 2012 Olympic More...
White water Wenlock!
jj I’m winding my way through the red and green poles as I try Canoe Slalom! I was on the water last year too for a spot of Rowing, but this was definitely a windier experience. It’s a good job this More...
Visiting in 2012 – Accessibility
LOCOG and the ODA are committed to ensuring that London 2012 is everyone’s Games, with services and facilities to meet all accessibility requirements. Wheelchair spaces Spaces for wheelchair users are available More...
New aerial images show transformation of the Olympic Park
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has released new aerial images showing the transformation of the Olympic Park, with the construction of the permanent venues nearing completion and the parklands taking shape. The More...