Cycling – Mountain Bike
Mountain Bike is one of the four disciplines of the Olympic sport of Cycling. Did you know? In Mountain Bike events, riders may carry their own tool kits, and are only allowed to receive outside assistance in dedicated assistance zones should they have any mechanical problems. Mountain bikes are also known as ‘fat-tyres’, because of their comparatively More...
Cycling – Track
At the London 2012 Olympic Games, there will be 10 gold medals at stake over six action-packed days in the Track Cycling competition. Did you know? Track Cycling was first held indoors at the Olympic Games for More...
Volleyball
The dynamic, competitive sport of Volleyball will be staged at historic Earls Court during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Did you know? A five-a-side game similar to volleyball was played in the Middle Ages. A More...
Equestrian – Eventing
Eventing is one of the three disciplines of the Olympic sport of Equestrian. Did you know? Equestrian is the only Olympic sport in which men and women compete against each other on equal terms. It is also the More...
Sailing
The waters of Weymouth Bay will play host to 10 exhilarating Sailing events during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Did you know? Crown Prince Olav of Norway won Gold in the Six-metre Sailing class at the Amsterdam More...
Archery
The Olympic Archery competition includes both Team and Individual events for men and women. Did you know? In the 14th century, archery was considered so important to the defence of the nation that an English law More...
Rowing
There are two types of Rowing at the Olympic Games: Sweep Rowing and Sculling. Did you know? Rowing is the only sport where competitors cross the finish line backwards. The oldest Olympic Rowing champion was Great More...
Canoe Sprint
Canoe Sprint is one of the two disciplines of the sport of Canoeing. Did you know? The 200m race will make its Olympic debut at London 2012. The oldest Canoe club in the world, the Royal Canoe Club of London, More...
Equestrian – Jumping
Jumping 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. Key facts Venue: More...
Water Polo
Water Polo is one of the four disciplines of the sport of Aquatics. Did you know? Around 800 water polo balls will be used during the competition. Top Water Polo players swim five kilometres (three miles) in the More...