The 2012 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012, were an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, England. Some events were held at venues elsewhere in the United Kingdom. There were 10,518 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) who participated in the 2012 Olympics. The 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom: July 27 – August 12, 2012. Top of the medal table: United States (48 gold, 26 silver, 32 bronze); China (39 gold, 31 silver, 22 bronze); Great Britain (29 gold, 18 silver, 18 bronze). Wiki link