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Host City: London, Great Britain (July 25, 2012 to August 12, 2012) Opening Ceremony: July 27, 2012 (opened by Queen Elizabeth II) Lighter of the Olympic Flame: Desiree Henry Taker of the Olympic Oath: Sarah Stevenson (athlete) Closing Ceremony: August 12, 2012 Events: 302 in 32 sports
Participants: 10,517 (5,864 men and 4,653 women) from 205 countries Youngest Participant: Adzo Kpossi (13 years, 191 days) Oldest Participant: Hiroshi Hoketsu (71 years, 128 days) Most Medals (Athlete): Michael Phelps (6 medals) Most Medals (Country): United States (103 medals)
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