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Who performed at the London 2012 Olympics?
At exactly 20:12 (8:12 pm) the Red Arrows performed a flypast over the Olympic Stadium and then over the concert in Hyde Park. This concert featured artists selected to represent the four nations of the United Kingdom: Duran Duran, Stereophonics, Snow Patrol and Paolo Nutini.
Where was London triathlon held 2012?
Hyde Park
The triathlon events at the 2012 Summer Olympics were held in Hyde Park in London, United Kingdom, with the women’s triathlon held on 4 August and the men’s on 7 August. 110 triathletes from 39 countries competed with 55 men and 55 women competing.
What happened at the 2012 Olympic Games in London?
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. Sports: 26 sports, featuring 39 disciplines.
What was the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad?
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 venues were there in the 2012 Olympic Games?
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. Park: The Olympic Park, which held nine venues, was 2.5sq km in size—equivalent to 357 football pitches.
How many people went to the Olympics in London?
During the Games, 20 million spectator journeys were made in London, including three million on the busiest day of the Games. Approximately 14 million meals were served at the Games, including 45,000 per day in the Olympic Village.