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London 2012 Olympic Games: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Games of the XXX Olympiad
Date July 27, 2012 - August 12, 2012
Location London • United Kingdom • England

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Sally Pearson of Australia in mid-air clearing a hurdle during the Women's 100m Hurdles Final at the London 2012 Olympic Games, wearing a yellow and green uniform.
Yevgeniya Kanayeva of Russia performs a leap while twirling a pink and green ribbon during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around final at the London 2012 Olympics.
Aly Raisman at the London 2012 Olympic Games
2012 London Olympics: women's trampoline
Gabby Douglas smiles and holds up her gold medal while wearing a United States Olympic Team jacket at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
A history-making Olympian
Mo Farah
Missy Franklin smiles and waves while wearing her gold medal and holding a bouquet after winning the Women's 200 meter backstroke at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Chris Hoy
Saina Nehwal of India smiles while holding her bronze medal and a bouquet of flowers after winning the women's singles badminton bronze at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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Olympic medals hang against a blurry background.
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