Monty Python's Eric Idle performs "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" at the London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony.
Every two years, the world's best athletes come together at the Olympic Games – a spectacular celebration of sporting excellence that captures the attention of billions of people around the world. However, the Games are much more than just sport. They bring the Olympic values to life and provide a global arena for a unique combination of sport, culture, education and ceremonies.
At the London 2012 Olympic Games, approximately 10,500 athletes from 204 countries compete in 26 different sports, comprising 302 medal events. Whether athletes medal or not, they can forever call themselves Olympians. Sports competitions are undoubtedly the focus of the Olympic Games and participation in the Games is the ultimate goal of most athletes.
Each edition has its own story to tell and will be remembered for truly remarkable performances from sporting legends such as Jesse Owens, Abebe Bikila, Jean-Claude Killy, Nadia Comaneci, Katarina Witt, Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt, for n 'name just a few. .
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