1. The 30-th Summer Olympic Games 2012 in London

2. The idea of ​​ the Olympic Games is very old and goes back to the Greek mythology. It is believed that the first games were held in 776 to the new era and was organized in honor of the god Zeus in the Greek revered shrine Olympia, located in the western part of the Peloponnese. The name of the first winner of the Olympics has survived until present days. It was the athlete of the city Elis Koroibos.

3. The first World competition, similar ancient Greek Olympics was held in 1896 in Athens. There were nine sports competitions in the program of Olympic Games. It was decided to hold the competitions in athletics, gymnastics, swimming, weightlifting, wrestling, shooting, fencing, cycling and tennis.

4. 9 cities had submitted bids to host the 2012 Summer Olympics: Havana, Istanbul, Leipzig, London, Madrid, Moscow, New York City, Paris and Rio de Janeiro. Then the IOC reduced the number of cities to five: London, Madrid, Moscow, New York and Paris

5. For the safety of the competition were spent over $ 900 million There were more than 10,000 athletes from 204 countries Foreign coaches and athletes are not allowed to marry during the games There is the largest fast food café McDonald's in the Olympic Village

6. The logo is available in five colors: blue, green, orange, yellow and purple

7. Both mascots have one eye, and they are painted with logos Games (at Wenlock - Olympic logo, on Mandeville - Paralympics) MandevilleWenlock

8. Olympic medal count

9. After the Bronze Medal Match, Cardiff Men’s Football Bronze Medal Match, Cardiff Tower Bridge, London