Unit 8 Assignment- Presenting Insights and Findings

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1st HDTV

The 2012 London Olympics were the first to use HDTV freeze-frame technology.

3 times

London has hosted the Olympics three times, more than any other city.

22 medals, greatest Olympian

Michael Phelps increased his total Olympic medals to 22, 19 of them gold, swimming in three Olympics—Sidney, Beijing, and London.

204 countries

204 countries were represented in the 2012 London Olympics.

10,960 athletes

10,960 athletes competing in the 2012 London Olympics.

80,000 seats

London Olympic Stadium was configured to hold 80,000 for the opening ceremony.

160,000 tons

Londoners moved tons of soil to create the London Aquatic Center.

Sources: “Facts and figures about the Olympic Park,” accessed July 28, 2012 (http://getset.london2012.com/en/the-games/about-london-2012/the-olympic-park/facts-and-figures-about-the-olympic-park). “How many countries are involved in the 2012 Olympics?,” accessed July 28, 2012 (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_many_countries_are_involved_in_the_2012_Olympics). “London 2012 Olympic athletes: The full list,” The Guardian Datablog, accessed July 28, 2012 (http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/datablog/2012/jul/27/london-olympic-athletes-full-list#data). NBC news coverage of the Michael Phelps swimming events, August 4, 2012.