12 Interesting Infographic for the London 2012 Olympics3 min read

We’re still on the topic of London 2012 Olympic games and guess what, we have not one (or two or three) but a handful of Olympic-related infographics to show you, given that you have the time to read them. Have the time? Read on.

In this collection, you can find and read virtually anything about the Olympics, from the design history of the gold medal to the evolution of Olympic communication, then the top mobile apps for London 2012 Olympics to nations with the most Olympic medals.

We present to you 12 infographic for the London 2012 Olympics.

1. A Design History of the Olympic Gold Medal 

Let’s dig into the history of the Olympic games since the ancient times. Before the medal standard becomes gold-plated silver (from 1920 onward), the prizes awarded to the winners were olive wreath (776 BC, first Olympic games), silver medal (in 1896), then evolved to cups or trophies in 1900. The last solid 100% gold medals were given in 1912 Olympics.

Other information includes the anatomy of the gold medal, current value of Olympic medals and some notable medal designs.

2. The Olympic Medallion

The creator of this infographic really put a lot of efforts to produce such a great infographic. The Olympic Medallion infographic shows you all the medal designs from every modern Olympics (since 1896 till London 2012 Olympics) and the number of medals awarded in each Olympics.

Other information includes the medal counts by country (Obviously, it’s USA rank no.1), composition of the medals (gold, silver and bronze), medals breakdown by sports and top multiple gold medalists.

Note : There were a total of 13,752 medals awarded to winners since the first modern Olympics began.

3. 50 Olympic Events You Won’t See In 2012

Some of the events that you won’t see in London 2012 Olympics include stone throw, 100m running deer, live pigeon shooting, cricket and golf. For full list, read the infographic yourself.

4. London : Once, Twice, Three Times an Olympics Host City

As you may have already knew, London the three times (1908, 1948 and 2012) host city for the modern Olympic games. This infographic shall compare the 1908, 1948 and 2012 London Olympics in various areas.

5. What Country has the Most Gold?

Let’s take a look at the medal count ranking in both Winter and Summer Olympics and find out which nation that led in overall medal count in both version of Olympics.

6. The London Summer Olympic Games

Check out everything from who will be watching the Olympics, what will be shared on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Google Plus, Pinterest) and what devices will be bought and used to watch the games.

7. Top Apps for the London Summer Olympics

Find out some of best mobile apps for the London 2012 Olympic games in the infographic. More details and download links for the apps here.

8. Olympic Evolution

There were only 14 participating nations in the first modern Olympic games in 1896. Now, athletes from more than 200 countries (altogether 204) will be competing for medals in London 2012 Olympic.

The infographic above displays the nations that competed in the games since 1896 Olympic.

P.S. : Can you tell the countries by looking at the flags?

9. The Optimization of the Olympic Games

Created by people over Uniblue, the infographic features some of the most important events, going back as early as 150 BCE, in technological milestones.

10. London Calling : Mobility and The Olympic Games

The infographic gives you an insight to the evolution of Olympic communication, back more than 2,000 years ago to the present – London 2012 Olympics. More details here.

11. 2012 Olympic Ticket Prices

This is a simple infographic that compares the cost of opening ceremony ticket prices of the London 2012 Olympic games and other major sport events.

12. The Olympics and The World

Read some interesting facts about the London 2012 Olympics.

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