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2. The Olympic Rings 2

3. London 2012 The London Olympics Emblem is based on the number 2012. This is the year of the games. The word London reminds us of the host city. The vision at the heart of the games is that London 2012 will be ‘Everyone’s Games’. 3

4. Wenlock and Mandeville are the official mascots for the London Olympics and the Paralympic Games 2012. Olympic Mascots 4 Wenlock and Mandeville

5. The Olympic motto is made up from the Latin words: ‘Citius, Altius, Fortius’. This means: Faster Higher Stronger 5 The Olympic Motto

6. There are 3 types of horse riding events at the London Olympics in 2012. These are: Equestrian Dressage Equestrian Eventing Equestrian Jumping 6 Horse Riding Events

7. There are 4 types of Cycling events: BMX Mountain Biking Road Cycling Track Cycling 7 Cycling Events

8. There are 2 types of swimming events: Swimming Synchronised Swimming 8 Swimming Events

9. Other water events are: Diving Water Polo Sailing Rowing Canoeing 9 Water Events

10. There are many ball events. These include: Basketball Volleyball Football Handball Tennis Table Tennis Hockey 10 Ball Events

11. Other events include: Archery Boxing Fencing Gymnastics Judo / Taekwondo Shooting Wrestling Weight Lifting 11 Other Events

12. Paralympics There are 20 Paralympic sports in the London Olympics: Archery Athletics Boccia Road and Track Cycling Equestrian Football 5 / 7 a side Goalball Judo Powerlifting Rowing Sailing Shooting Swimming Table Tennis Sitting Volleyball Wheelchair Basketball / Fencing / Rugby / Tennis 12 Paralympics 2012

13. 13 Olympic Medals 2012 Gold, Silver, Bronze 1 st, 2 nd, 3rd