Results London 2012 Olympics
1.8K views | +0 today
Follow
Results London 2012 Olympics
Following who and which countries dominate the London 2012 Olympics
Curated by Joanna Emery
Your new post is loading...
Your new post is loading...
Scooped by Joanna Emery
Scoop.it!

US restore medals table dominance

US restore medals table dominance | Results London 2012 Olympics | Scoop.it
The United States put aside the frustration of Beijing in 2008 to push China into second in the medals table...


US back on top: did we ever really doubt them for a minute? 

No comment yet.
Scooped by Joanna Emery
Scoop.it!

Introduction to and History of Rowing, Olympic Sport Since 1896

Introduction to and History of Rowing, Olympic Sport Since 1896 | Results London 2012 Olympics | Scoop.it

Olympic rowing was one of the first sports introduced to the Olympic Games in 1896. 


London 2012 has so far generated a magnificent display of medals for the GB rowing Team.


But how did rowing evolve from a means of transport and warefare to become a sport and what exactly is it doing in the Olympics?

No comment yet.
Scooped by Joanna Emery
Scoop.it!

Wiggins wins historic gold medal

Wiggins wins historic gold medal | Results London 2012 Olympics | Scoop.it
Cyclist Bradley Wiggins becomes Britain's most decorated Olympian with victory in the London 2012 time trial, with Chris Froome taking bronze.


King of the road, King of the Mods, or with those side burns "The King" aka Elvis Presley spings to mind.


Who cares, he gets away with his quirky look a) because of his awesome taste in music and b) because he was the first Brit to win the Tour de France EVER and he just won GB its second olympic medal in London 2012. 


"Chapeau" to Wiggins, as the French would say




No comment yet.
Scooped by Joanna Emery
Scoop.it!

London 2012 digest - Day Three

London 2012 digest - Day Three | Results London 2012 Olympics | Scoop.it
A round-up of the latest news, views and gossip from the 2012 Olympic Games in London.


All the tears, successes, euphoria and disappointment from Day Three London 2012 Olympics

No comment yet.
Scooped by Joanna Emery
Scoop.it!

Britain clinch showjumping gold

Britain clinch showjumping gold | Results London 2012 Olympics | Scoop.it
Great Britain capture their first Olympic showjumping gold in 60 years by winning a jump-off against the Netherlands.


Team GB Gold rush continues! Peter Charles, Scott Brash, Ben Maher and Nick Skelton, well done.


Piers Morgan I hear more GSTQ!  

No comment yet.
Scooped by Joanna Emery
Scoop.it!

Olympics: 6 rowing medals for Team GB

Olympics: 6 rowing medals for Team GB | Results London 2012 Olympics | Scoop.it

"It's another great day for Britain with gold in the rowing..."


6 medals for Team GB to date in the rowing, putting us on par with our Beijing 2008 Olympics rowing success and the possibility of winning a further 3 finals this Saturday. 


Rowing is one of Britain’s most successful Olympic sports. GB Rowing Team has won 24 gold, 20 silver and 10 bronze medals in the history of the Olympic Games up to 2008 and is the only GB sport to have won gold at every Games since 1984.


No comment yet.
Scooped by Joanna Emery
Scoop.it!

London 2012: She's the one – Zara Phillips shines in Olympic debut

London 2012: She's the one – Zara Phillips shines in Olympic debut | Results London 2012 Olympics | Scoop.it
Stephen Moss: To the sound of Robbie Williams, and in front of Royal relatives, the Regal One scored well in the dressage on top of High Kingdom...


Zara Philipps is living up to the pressure of the media at London2012 Olympics.

No comment yet.
Scooped by Joanna Emery
Scoop.it!

US vs EU vs RoW? :-) Who's on top?

US vs EU vs RoW?  :-) Who's on top? | Results London 2012 Olympics | Scoop.it

This topic has been created to curate and follow London 2012 results and medals.


Feel free to suggest content and share.    

No comment yet.