Who performed at the Olympics in 2012?
On August 12, the Olympic Stadium – which staged so many impressive sporting achievements during the Games – played host to a kaleidoscopic ceremony that celebrated the best of British music, with performances by artists including One Direction, Annie Lennox, George Michael, the Spice Girls, Take That and The Who.
Who was the first female athlete in the Olympic finals?
Nilima Ghose’s run at the Olympics On July 21, 1952, only 17, Nilima Ghose officially became the first Indian woman to participate in the Olympics when she ran the first heat race of the women’s 100m.
Which sports persons won medals in shooting at the 2012 Olympic Games?
2012 Olympics medal table India
Medal | Athlete | Sport |
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Silver | Vijay Kumar | Shooting |
Silver | Sushil Kumar | Wrestling |
Bronze | Gagan Narang | Shooting |
Bronze | Saina Nehwal | Badminton |
Can vs USA womens?
Canada defeated archrival Team USA to win women’s ice hockey gold Thursday at the Beijing Olympics in the latest thrilling chapter of the sport’s greatest rivalry. Marie-Philip Poulin had two goals and an assist while goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens made 38 saves in Canada’s 3-2 win.
Who was the first woman to win 4 Olympic medals?
She also won three gold medals, in the 100- and 200-meter individual events and the 4 x 100-meter relay at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy….Wilma Rudolph.
Personal information | |
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Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Weight | 130 lb (59 kg) |
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Country | United States |
Who won women’s soccer Olympics 2021?
Canada won its first Olympic gold medal in women’s soccer, beating Sweden 3-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw.
Who won the women’s gold medal game?
Team Canada
Team Canada has captured women’s Olympic hockey gold at Beijing 2022. Captain Marie-Philip Poulin scored twice to lead Canada to a 3-2 win over the United States in the gold medal game at Wukesong Sports Centre.