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2012 Summer Olympics
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London 2012 Olympic Games - Trailer - BBC Sport
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London 2012 Olympic Highlights from the BBC
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Olympic Torch Relay Week 10 Highlights - London 2012
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Spice Girls Reunion at London 2012 | Music Monday
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Queen & Jessie J's London 2012 Performance | Music Monday
The 2012 Summer Olympics, formally the Games of the XXX Olympiad and commonly known as London 2012, was an international multi-sport event that was held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, United Kingdom. The first event, the group stage in women's football, began on 25 July at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, followed by the opening ceremonies on 27 July. 10,768 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) participated.
Bidding process
Development and preparation
Venues
Public transport
Cost and financing
Volunteers
Ticketing
Countdown
Security
Medals
Torch relay
Environmental policy
Cultural Olympiad
Opening ceremony
Closing ceremony
Participating National Olympic Committees
Sports
Medal table
Broadcasting
Marketing
Logo and graphics
Mascots
''Chariots of Fire''
Sponsors
Controversies
Drug testing