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London 2012 Olympic Games
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Sally Pearson at the London 2012 Olympic Games
Hear about the first Olympic gold medal winner in women's boxing, Nicola Adams
Yevgeniya Kanayeva Aly Raisman at the London 2012 Olympic Games
The history of the Olympics: From ancient Greece to now
2012 London Olympics: women's trampoline Gabby Douglas A history-making Olympian Mo Farah Missy Franklin
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Hear about the first Olympic gold medal winner in women's boxing, Nicola Adams
Learn about Nicola Adams of Great Britain, who won the first Olympic gold medal in...
Video: © Open University (A Britannica Publishing Partner)
The history of the Olympics: From ancient Greece to now
The first Olympic Games consisted of a singular event: a footrace.
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Sally Pearson at the London 2012 Olympic Games
Australian hurdler Sally Pearson competing in the women's 100-meter hurdles at the...
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Yevgeniya Kanayeva
Russian gymnast Yevgeniya Kanayeva performing en route to winning a gold medal in...
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Aly Raisman at the London 2012 Olympic Games
American gymnast Aly Raisman after winning a gold medal in the women's floor exercise...
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2012 London Olympics: women's trampoline
An athlete competing in the women's trampoline event at the 2012 Olympics, London.
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Gabby Douglas
American gymnast Gabby Douglas after winning the gold medal in the all-around event...
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A history-making Olympian
Gabby Douglas on the balance beam at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
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Mo Farah
Mo Farah after winning a gold medal in the 5,000-meter race at the 2012 Olympics...
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Missy Franklin
American swimmer Missy Franklin celebrating her gold-medal win in the 200-meter backstroke...
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Chris Hoy
Chris Hoy after winning the gold medal in the men's team sprint event at the London...
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London 2012 Olympic Games: opening ceremony
A multitude of umbrella-laden Mary Poppinses descending into the Olympic Stadium...
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