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Who won Olympic soccer in 2012?
Mexico
The gold medal was won by Mexico who defeated Brazil 2–1 in the final….Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men’s tournament.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Champions | Mexico (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Brazil |
| Third place | South Korea |
| Fourth place | Japan |
Who won Sweden vs Canada Olympics?
Canada
Canada win Olympic gold after dramatic penalty shootout Canada won gold in the Olympic women’s soccer tournament on Friday after a 3-2 sudden-death penalty shootout win against Sweden, following a 1-1 draw at the end of extra time.
Has Mexico ever won Olympic soccer?
The team is controlled by the Mexican Football Federation (FMF), the governing body of football in Mexico. Since 1992, the under-23 team has participated in six Olympic tournaments, winning the gold medal in 2012.
Who won between Sweden and Canada?
Sweden
With four blanked ends and only eight total points scored, one point by Sweden in the eighth was ultimately the decider in a 5-3 victory. The win by Sweden sends the team to the gold medal game for the second straight Olympics.
Which Canadian Olympian has the most Olympic medals?
Penny Oleksiak, Canada’s most decorated Olympian, joined Tim & Friends to talk about the pressures of being an athlete in 2021 and what it was like training for the Olympics during a pandemic.
Who won 2020 soccer Olympics?
CanadaSwedenUnited States
Football at the 2020 Summer Olympics/Medalists
Where did Canada compete in the 2012 Olympics?
Canada, represented by the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. Canadian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games since 1900, except the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow because of the country’s support for the United States-led boycott.
How many years ago did Canada compete in the Olympics?
1906 Intercalated Games. Canada, represented by the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. Canadian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games since 1900, except the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow because of the United States-led boycott.
What happened in the women’s Olympic soccer tournament?
6 minutes ago Canada took home gold in the women’s Olympic soccer tournament, topping Sweden in a dramatic penalty shootout. Canada trailed 2-1 in spot kicks after four attempts, but benefited from Sweden captain Caroline Seger sailing her potential tournament-winning attempt in the fifth frame over the crossbar.
Is Christine Sinclair an Olympic champion?
Friday’s victory is Canada’s best Olympic result, after winning bronze at the 2012 London Games and finishing third again at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. It also makes an Olympic champion out of legendary forward Christine Sinclair, whose 187 goals are the most in international soccer history.