The London Olympics included 26 sports in 28 locations. Where did the games take place? The Old Park in Stratford, East London, hosted the vast bulk of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012. Events were also organized at various locations around London and the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, and Wales).
The main stadium, known before the opening ceremony as the “Olympics Stadium,” is called London Stadium. It is located in West London on the site of former industrial land. The stadium is the home ground of Premier League club Arsenal and was also used for some international matches during the Olympics. It has a capacity of 75,000 people.
Other venues used during the Olympics include the Olympic Park, which is a major public park near London Docklands where many of the events are held; and Copper Box, a convention center built for the event. It has been reported that it will be converted into a permanent exhibition space after the Olympics.
King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in December 1936 to marry Lady Louise Mountbatten. He died six months later from injuries received in a car crash. No new monarch has yet been crowned because there is still no heir to the throne. If no child is born to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, then Prince Charles will become king.
2012 London Olympics The Olympic Park in East London, which is home to a variety of new sporting complexes, served as the focal point for the London 2012 Games. The park is located between Stratford and Newham, approximately 16 miles east of Central London.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) selected London because of its legacy from the previous summer games in 2008 - sports facilities that could be used after the Olympics. The IOC also wanted London to host both summer and winter games. The decision was made at the 2005 World Championships in Kiev, where London won the right to host the games with Paris following close behind.
London’s bid team was led by former athlete and government minister Tessa Jowell who acted as mayor when the city was awarded the games. Her role was replaced by former Home Secretary David Blunkett after he was given a job with the organising committee. Financial concerns were raised during the campaign for not committing enough money to be spent on building projects after the games. However, London was chosen over Paris due to the fact that France did not have any available venues that were acceptable to the IOC.
At least one member of each competing nation’s Olympic team must reside in Britain to be eligible to compete here.
London’s East End The Olympic Park in East London, which is home to a variety of new sporting complexes, served as the focal point for the London 2012 Games. The park attracted up to 180,000 spectators every day, making it the primary center of Olympic activities. It has been praised for its beauty and green spaces, including The Mall, which was used for the Olympic opening and closing ceremonies.
The mall itself was only open for four days during the games, but it still drew millions of people to see the ceremony performances and visit the various market places and restaurants that had sprung up inside the park.
Outside the east end of London, there are several other sites worth visiting including Wimbledon Common, where some of the most important events were held; and Greenwich Park, where many of the sailing competitions were held.
These are just a few of the many interesting locations that you can visit while you’re in London. If you have more time, you should consider visiting other parts of England or even traveling abroad. There are so many beautiful places in the world that it’s good to experience them all!
What happened to the 2012 Olympic venues at London Olympic Park? As the London Anniversary Games conclude at the Olympic Stadium and the majority of the Olympic Park reverts to construction, Metro examines the Olympic Park venues and what has become of them.
The Olympic Games end on a high note for London with an impressive display of fireworks over the city’s skyline. The closing ceremony was attended by athletes from all over the world as well as celebrities such as Michael Caine, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and David Beckham.
In total, 951 athletes from 205 countries took part in the London Olympics. Here is where they competed:
• Aquatics center - British Swimming Pool with swimming, water polo, and diving events. Now used for training and competitions by UK swimmers and divers.
• Basketball arenas - Home to England’s men’s and women’s basketball teams. Now used for training and competitions by UK basketball clubs.
• BMX track - Used for biking events. Now a public park called Olympian Park.
• Canoeing/Kayaking lake - Used for canoeing and kayaking events. Now used for recreational purposes.
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