Who is the best gymnast in the world 2012?
1. Gabby Douglas, U.S. Gabby Douglas made history as first American woman to win the individual and team all-around gold medal in the London 2012 Olympics, and she became the first African-American to win the all-around.
Who is the best male British gymnast?
He was a part of the European Gold medal winning Great Britain’s men’s team in 2012, 2010 Commonwealth Games Champion, and is also a four-time European Silver medallist….Louis Smith (gymnast)
| Louis Smith MBE | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Lou, Lou-Lou |
| Country represented | Great Britain England |
| Born | 22 April 1989 Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England |
What are the names of the mascot of the London Olympics 2012?
Wenlock is the official mascot for the 2012 Summer Olympics, and Mandeville is the official mascot for the 2012 Summer Paralympics, both held in London, England, United Kingdom. Named after Much Wenlock and Stoke Mandeville, they were created by Iris, a London-based creative agency.
What sports were in London 2012?
Basketball. Boxing. Canoe/Kayak – Flatwater and Slalom. Cycling – Track, Road, Mountain Bike and BMX.
Who is in the GB gymnastics team?
Current senior roster
| Name | Birthdate and age | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Ellie Downie | 20 July 1999 | Notts Gymnastics Club |
| Georgia-Mae Fenton | 2 November 2000 | East London |
| Claudia Fragapane | 24 October 1997 | Bristol Hawks |
| Jennifer Gadirova | 3 October 2004 | Aylesbury Gymnastics Academy |
How old is Tom Daly?
27 years (May 21, 1994)
Tom Daley/Age
What are the names and meanings of the Olympic and Paralympic mascots?
Meet Miraitowa and Someity, the mascots of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, respectively. Miraitowa is based on the Japanese words “mirai” which means future and “towa” which means eternity.
What do the five rings on the Olympic symbol represent?
The five rings represented the five participating continents of the time: Africa, Asia, America, Europe, and Oceania. This design is symbolic; it represents the five continents of the world, united by Olympism, while the six colours are those that appear on all the national flags of the world at the present time.”
Where did Team GB finish 2012 Olympics?
Great Britain finished the Summer Olympic Games with a total of 65 medals (29 gold, 18 silver, and 18 bronze), coming third in the medal table rankings, and fourth in the total number of medal rankings.
What sport did GB add to the Olympics in 2012?
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today approved the inclusion of a mixed doubles tennis event as well as several changes to the track cycling programme of the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
How many gymnasts are on Team GB at the 2012 Olympics?
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has announced the 18 gymnasts who will represent Team GB across all three gymnastic disciplines at the London 2012 Olympic Games later this month. The announcement was made today at Loughborough University, where the Team GB Preparation Camp is located.
Where is Team GB’s 2012 Olympic Gymnastics preparation camp?
The announcement was made today at Loughborough University, where the Team GB Preparation Camp is located. The Artistic gymnasts will kick off Team GB’s gymnastics campaign at London 2012, with the competition taking place from the 28th July to the 2nd August, and from the 5th to the 7th August at the North Greenwich Arena.
How many disciplines are there in gymnastics at the Olympics?
Three gymnastics disciplines were contested at the 2012 Olympic Games in London: artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics and trampolining.
Who won rhythmic gymnastics at the 2012 Olympics?
Gymnastics at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Brazil and South Korea won their first gold medal in the discipline in the history of the Summer Olympic Games, at these games Yevgeniya Kanayeva of Russia marked history by becoming the first back-to-back Olympic champion at the individual all-around in rhythmic gymnastics.