London+2012

The London 2012 Summer Olympics are going to be broadcast this summer! Watch the events from July 27th, 2012 to August 12, 2012. Here is some information on what you will see.

__**Mascots **__ //Wenlock (left) and Mandeville (right) with the London 2012 Summer Olympics symbol. // __//Wenlock //__ Wenlock is the official Olympic mascot of the London 2012 Summer Olympics Games.

This mascot was named after the first place in London that the modern Olympic Games were held (Much Wenlock, England). Its bracelets, or bands, represent the five Olympic rings. Wenlock's headlight (located on the head) was inspired by London's black taxis, and the head's shape was based on the Olympic stadium.

__//Mandeville //__ Mandeville is the official Paralympic mascot of the London 2012 Summer Paralympic Games.

This mascot was named after the first place that the London Paralympic Games were held (Stoke Mandeville, England). Its bracelet, or band, is a Personal Best Trainer, reminding everyone that they are on a mission to be the best they can be. Mandeville's headlight (located on the head) was inspired by London's black taxis, and the head's shape is an aerodynamic helmet in the three Paralympic colors.

<span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: justify;">Both Wenlock and Mandeville have a single that is actually a TA camera lens that records everything they see at the games!

__**<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Olympic Village **__

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">During the Games, the Olympic and Paralympic Village will be the residential apartments for thousands of officials and athletes. It will also hold shops, restaurants, medical, media and leisure facilities. **__<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">Torch Relay __** <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: justify;">The Olympic Flame was lit on May 11, 2012 in Olympia, Greece. The torch will travel for 70 days across the United Kingdom by 8,000 inspirational people.

<span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: justify;">Designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, the Olympic Torch is made to be as light as possible and is perforated with 8,000 holes. These holes allow one to see the inside of the torch, straight to the burner. The gold-colored torch is made of aluminum alloy skin and stands 800mm high. The triangular shape was inspired by the many three's that are corresponded with the Olympic Movement and the history of the Olympic Games:
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: justify;">The three Olympic values are respect, friendship, and excellence.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: justify;">This year will be the third time the UK has hosted the Olympics.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: justify;">The three words of the Olympic motto are faster, higher, stronger.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: justify;">The vision for the London 2012 Olympic Games was to combine sport, education, and culture.

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//<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Designed by the British artist David Watkins, the Olympic medals come in gold, silver, and bronze. The medal on the right shows the back of the gold medal. //

//<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Designed by Lin Cheung, the Paralympic medals come in gold, silver, and bronze. The medal on the right shows the back of the gold medal. // <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">Olympics Home <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 130%; text-align: center;">

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